Barbie was developed by Ruth Handler after watching her daughter Barbara playing with paper dolls. During this era, dolls were portrayed as infants "baby dolls" rather than grown ups.
Barbie had her first debut March 9, 1959 in New York at American International Toy Fair. The first Barbie doll wore a black and white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette.
Throughout the years other "Barbie" dolls were developed, including Barbie's "boyfriend" Ken in 1961. Later many (many!) other various characters and personalities.
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