As you know, Barbie dolls (芭比娃娃)are very lovely and they are popular all over the world. Do you like the Barbie doll? Do you know who created the Barbie doll?
In the mid 1950s, while visiting Switzerland, Ruth Handler bought a German Lilli doll. Lilli was a pretty fashion doll which was first made in 1955. Lilli is the doll that made Ruth Handler think of designing the Barbie doll. With the help of her technicians (技师)and engineers at Mattel, Barbie was born. Ruth then hired Charlotte Johnson, a fashion designer, to create Barbie’s clothes. Barbie doll is beautiful and only 11.5 foot tall. Ruth and Elliot named their new fashion doll after their own daughter, Barbie. In 1959, Barbie doll was warmly welcomed in New York. Barbie has changed a lot over the years and has managed to keep up with current fashion in hairstyle, make-up and clothing. It has been popular all over the years. Both young and old enjoy Barbie dolls. Wish you a good time with Barbie!