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DesignOfTheWeek | The very first Barbie doll from 1959 🖤 This doll was marketed as a 'Teen Age Fashion Model'. Her groomed appearance and glamorous accessories gave her an air of maturity, akin to prominent 1950s models such as Dovima and Dorian Leigh. Nevertheless, her swinging ponytail, which came in blonde and brunette, ensured that she could be perceived as a teenager, since the hairstyle was associated with young actors like Sandra Dee. See this doll as part of BarbieTheExhibition, on until February 2025 📸 Jo Underhill for the Design Museum © Mattel, Inc

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