Barbie and Ruth Handler: A History
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
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The History of Barbie
There were 351,000 Barbies sold the first year. The thrill of it all made Barbie skyrocket to one of the most popular toys in history. Back then they had little teeny tiny snaps to close them in the back. They put the catalog for these clothes in every single box and a coupon.
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