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The Doll War
- French dollmaker Pierre Jumot initially used German porcelain heads for his dolls.
- His son Emil later revolutionized the industry by creating the bébé doll, a childlike doll that became a global phenomenon.
Kewpies for Suffrage
- Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie doll, used her artwork to advocate for women's suffrage.
- She dropped Kewpie dolls with "Votes for Women" sashes from a plane during a fair.
Barbie's Birth
- Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, inspired the creation of Barbie after playing with adult paper dolls.
- Mattel's Barbie was initially rejected by toy buyers, but TV commercials fueled its success.