Dec 16, 2009

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...