Barbie: The History of America's Most Famous Doll

Program Type:

Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township

Age Group:

Adults & Seniors
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Program Description

For more than sixty years, Barbie dolls have been played with, analyzed, collected, criticized and loved. In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie. Learn what inspired Mattel to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and what Barbie’s impact has been on American culture. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.