The origins of Barbie: a glimpse back to the ’50s Barbie’s roots trace back to the 1950s. Created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Barbie made her debut on ...

Her eye makeup is heavy for a ’50s teen, and, Eve-like ... For those who remember (and perhaps for those who don’t), Barbie’s 22 original ensembles, here encased in rows upon the wall ...

This is a 1964 Ponytail Swirl Barbie. They had a limited run of about two years. They were basically the last dolls to represent '50s glamour. It makes them really valuable to collectors.