Ruth Handler
1916 - 2002
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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