Barbie: The History of America’s Most Famous Doll

Program Type:

Just Fun!, Summer Adventure Program

Age Group:

Adults (18+)

Event Details

She might be the most famous doll in the world. For more than
sixty years, Barbie has 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.