The Story of Barbie
- Author(s): Kitturah B. Westenhouser
- Category: Toys, Dolls, Games & Puzzles
- Publisher: Collector Books
- Publish year: 1994
- ISBN: 9780891455950
- Number of Pages: 188
Few toy manufacturers can boast of the longevity of any product like Mattel's Barbie doll. Still a top selling item after thirty plus years, the doll has a history which encompasses an army of talented people who were called on to contribute to the project. Originating as an idea by Ruth Handler, then co-owner of Mattel with h er husband Elliot, Barbie required engineers, chemists, machinists, hair specialists, graphic artists, fashion designers, metal workers, and face painters. One need led to another and added people to the ever growing number of Mattel employees hard at work on the doll.
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COVER
Table of Contents
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Humble Beginnings
Chapter 2 - The Lady Behind the Doll
Chapter 3 - Which is Which?
Chapter4 - Changing Faces
Chapter 5 - Fashions Galore
Chapter 6 - Barbie Foohvear
Chapter 7 - The Hair Has It
Chapter 8 - What is a Prototype?
Chapter 9 - Ken
Chapter 10 - Midge
Chapter 11 - Sisters
Chapter 12 - Tutti and Todd
Chapter 13 - Friends
Chapter 14 - Developing the Bends
Chapter 15 - Fantasy Foldouts
Chapter 16 - Eyelash Era
Chapter 17 - Sensations of the 70's
Chapter 18 - Elegance of the 80 's
Chapter 19 - International Developnients
Chapter 20 - Ethnic Creations
Chapter 21 - Porcelain Splendor
Chapter 22 - Special Issues
Chapter 23 - Barbie Around the Globe
Chapter 24 - Cleaning and Revitalizing
Chapter 25 - Buyer Caution
Epilogue
Bibliography