With husband elliot handler, and revolutionized the doll industry. The voluptuous barbie became an american icon that surpassed in sales all the rest of mattel's product line. American businessperson ruth handler (19162002) changed the face of the toy industry with her introduction of the barbie doll in 1959.
American businessperson ruth handler (19162002) changed the face of the toy industry with her introduction of the barbie doll in 1959. Cofounder of the mattel toy company, handler was also noted for her marketing innovations. But, surprisingly, the character that inspired mattel inc. Cofounder ruth handler, whos played by rhea perlman in the film, to create barbie wasnt meant for kids at all. Ruth handler revolutionized the toy industry when she invented a mainstream doll with the proportions of an adult female.
But, surprisingly, the character that inspired mattel inc. Cofounder ruth handler, whos played by rhea perlman in the film, to create barbie wasnt meant for kids at all. Ruth handler revolutionized the toy industry when she invented a mainstream doll with the proportions of an adult female. Before barbie came along, girls mostly played with baby dolls, an act. Born on , in denver, colorado, handler moved to california at the age of 19. Ruth handler () was an american inventor who created the iconic barbie doll in 1959 (the doll was named after handler's daughter barbara). Barbie was introduced to the world at the american toy fair in new york city.
Ruth handler () was an american inventor who created the iconic barbie doll in 1959 (the doll was named after handler's daughter barbara). Barbie was introduced to the world at the american toy fair in new york city.