Ruth Handler

1916 - 2002

Ruth Handler

American businesswoman.

Was Ruth Handler Jewish?
Yes, Ruth Handler was Jewish.
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Inventor of the Barbie doll.

Former president of toy manufacturer Mattel Inc.

Mattel was co-founded by Handler's husband Elliot, and his partner, Harold Matson.

Ruth's main inspiration for the Barbie Doll was a racy, adult-oriented German doll she found on a trip to Europe named Bild-Lilli.

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Source: The Forward
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2014
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Source: Haaretz
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2023
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