Barbie: The History of America's Most Famous Doll

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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No other doll has been played with, analyzed, collected, criticized, and loved. In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie and her inventor, the passionately creative and intensely competitive Ruth Handler. Learn what inspired Handler to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and what Barbie’s impact has been on American culture.​

This program will be presented in person at the 95th Street Library and live streamed via Zoom. Registration is only required if you wish to join virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent automatically once registration has been completed.  

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