
Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part I
Dressed: The History of Fashion
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Ruth and Elliot's Relationship
Mattel was started in 1946 by Matt and Elliot Mattel. The name suggests it was the brainchild of Matt and Elliot, but Ruth was actually foundational to its creation from the start. She had this incredible talent for marketing and sales. So pairing her talent with Elliot's creative genius to build what can only be described as a toy empire.
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