Barbie Turns 50

Barbie Turns 50
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The Life and Times of the Most Famous Doll in the World
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1960: On the Go
Barbie's instant popularity was a boon to Mattel, and the doll's creators raced to capitalize on her success. A year after being born, she thus got her first job, as a fashion designer, above.

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