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Barbie's Mom: The Story of Ruth Handler (HIT 975)

Continuing Education Course

$64

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You know and love Barbie, but do you know about her creator? Discover how Ruth Handler, Barbie's inventor, went from an unusual upbringing and humble beginnings to becoming the co-owner of America's largest toy company. Relive her fight to launch Barbie as a new doll, discuss the reasons for Barbie's long-term popularity and learn about Handler's nonprofit providing prosthetics for mastectomy patients.

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    • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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      Owings Mills, TBA
    • In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • 07/23/2024 - 07/23/2024
    • Barbara Blumberg
    • #30508
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