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Barbie's First Television Commercial, 1959

One of the most iconic toys in the world, Barbie was developed at the El Segundo headquarters of Mattel Toy Company. It was television advertising that first brought Barbie to the attention of girls.

Barbie Doll, Television Commerical, Mattel, 1959