Meet Ruth Handler - Barbie's Creator
The story behind her dream doll creation
Thursday, March 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join Storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she portrays Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie. Bring your own Barbie to share. R
Hear not only the beginnings of Barbie, from inspiration to creation, but discover Ruth’s beginnings, the last of ten children born to Polish Jewish parents. Lynn will share about Ruth’s growing up in Denver, marrying, and moving to California where she and her husband founded the toy company Mattel.
Lynn will share Ruth’s autobiography, a vintage Barbie, photos, posters and more.
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