Barbie Patent Print - J. W. Ryan, July 24, 1959

Barbie, named after Barbara Handler daughter of creator Ruth Handler, was born on March 9, 1959.  She is a fashion doll produced by Mattel, Inc.  Ruth, a co-founder of Mattel, took note of her daughter’s love for paper dolls and dressing them, and observed that she often played out make believe story lines for the dolls as if they were adults.  As most dolls at this time were baby dolls or small children, Ruth felt there was a gap in the market for dolls that were adults.  So with the inspiration from a German doll named Bild Lilli, Barbie was born. 

Barbie is typically 11.5 inches tall and is set to a scale of 1/6.  She is made to look like an adult and has many sold-separately accessories such as clothing, shoes, homes, vehicles and friends and family members. 

Today, 60 years later, Barbie is considered to be a global icon.  She has the ability to inspire girls across the world to become anything they can dream to be.  Through the years she has had a significant impact on social values such as female independence and her reach has expanded to animated films, tv specials, music and video games. 

The patent was filed on July 24, 1959. Although Ruth Handler is credited with inventing Barbie, she redesigned the doll with help from engineer Jack Ryan who actually obtained the Patent. John W. "Jack" Ryan was an American designer noted for creating the popular image of the Barbie doll, Hot Wheels, Chatty Cathy.

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Print - Available in 12" x 18" or 24" x 36":

• Using Epson UltraChrome water based HDR ink-jet technology
• Basis Weight: 192 gsm
• Media Thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• ISO Brightness: 104%
• Opacity: 94%

Framed Print - Available in 12" x 18" or 24" x 36":

• Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included

Canvas - Available in 24" x 36":

• Acid-free, PH-neutral, poly-cotton base
• 20.5 mil (0.5 mm) thick canvas
• Printed on textured and fade-resistant canvas (OBA-Free)
• Mounting brackets included
• Hand-glued solid wood stretcher bars
• 1.5″ (3.81 cm) deep

Metal - Available in 24" x 36":

• Aluminum metal surface
• MDF wood backing frame
• An additional coating applied for true color replication
• Scratch and fade resistant

Deluxe Hardwood - Available in 12" x 18" or 24" x 36":

• Premium plaque
• High Definition hardwood print
• Glass like finish
• No need for frame
• Lifetime protective seal 
• Currently shipping in the U.S. only

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