History of

By: Alex Messer

Life Before

“I’m Barbie’s Mom”-Ruth Handler

1959 1st Barbie TodayPaper Dolls

Background

Inspires

Around the World

Inspiration Turned to Imitation

Careers

Success

Future

for

Creative Common Imageshttps://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/4549438383/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/deborah-is-lola/4025521130/

http://rawforbeauty.com/blog/meet-the-real-life-barbie-doll.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Corn_husk_doll.jpg

Mattel Images Used

Slide #2 Ruth Handler ImageAll Images on Slides 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13