![iA Inc. on X: "Barbie used to be a German escort doll called Lilli. “They were often given out as bachelor party gag gifts and dangled from a car's rearview mirror.” https://t.co/j08I8wmOVg iA Inc. on X: "Barbie used to be a German escort doll called Lilli. “They were often given out as bachelor party gag gifts and dangled from a car's rearview mirror.” https://t.co/j08I8wmOVg](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtowL5AXcAACrtW.jpg)
iA Inc. on X: "Barbie used to be a German escort doll called Lilli. “They were often given out as bachelor party gag gifts and dangled from a car's rearview mirror.” https://t.co/j08I8wmOVg
History Photographed on Instagram: "Swipe ⬅️ The inspiration for Barbie came from a German doll called Bild Lilli who was a popular comic strip character created by Reinhard Beuthien, appearing in the
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A current Barbie doll from 2012 is on display at the city museum 'Alte Burg' in Wittenberge, Germany, 26 January 2012. The tavelling exhibition 'Busy Girl - Barbie's Career' documents women's history
![Barbie - Teenage Fashion Model (American Girl Blond) - Mattel 1964 (ref.1163) - German Market Exclusive Barbie - Teenage Fashion Model (American Girl Blond) - Mattel 1964 (ref.1163) - German Market Exclusive](https://www.lulu-berlu.com/upload/image/barbie---teenage-fashion-model--american-girl-blond----mattel-1964--ref1163----german-market-exclus-p-image-420007-grande.jpg)