Barbie Doll | Compare and Contrast
1959: Mattel Toys introduces the first Barbie Doll.
1966: Francie, Barbie's "mod" cousin, is introduced in a polka-dotted top and gingham bikini bottom.
1967: African-American Francie "Barbie" is introduced.
1976: Barbie is given a place in "America's Time Capsule" at the nation's bicentennial celebration.
1971: Discarding any submissive undertones, Barbie's eyes, once adverted in a side-glance, now look straight ahead.
1975: During the Winter Olympics, Barbie is marketed abroad as the athlete of the...
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