Who invented the Barbie doll and why?
She's held down more than 80 jobs, including paleontologist, astronaut and McDonald's cashier. She comes dressed to thrill in ball gowns and ski slope chic. So why would anyone compare her to a less wholesome German doll?
Barbie history is darker than the doll's platinum tresses. It all started on July 24, 1952, when a bombshell named Lilli graced the pages of the German tabloid Bild Zeitung. Read on to find out about Barbie's history and the muse behind her.
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