Vintage Patent Plaques ~ Barbie Doll
$55.00
Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, who was inspired by a German doll named Bild Lilli. Ruth saw the potential for a doll that allowed young girls to imagine the future and the various roles they could take on as adults. Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. This date is considered Barbie's official birthday. She was introduced as a "Teen-age Fashion Model," with her iconic black and white striped swimsuit.
Vintage patent plaques are restored digitally reproduced images of the original patents, with the patent images sublimation printed on satin gold or silver metal plates. Thw patent plaques available in six plaque base colors and two plate colors, so that you can create plaques that are exactly what you want for your decor.