Friday, March 21, 2008

HISTORY OF BARBIE


1959 - Barbie first appeared in a black and white swimsuit with her ponytail and sunglasses. Nobody knew that the small curved body would be such an icon. She was made of a flesh colored plastic. The distinctiveness of #1 and #2 were very similar with one exception. The # 1 had drilled holes in her feet to fit on her doll stand and # 2 did not.
Both Barbie dolls were available in blonde and brunette. Facial characteristics included arched brows, black eye paint, colorless pupils, bright red lips and red nail polish on her finger and toe nails. Barbie had only 2 fashions at the time – Gay Parisienne and Roman Holiday... more...

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