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Announcement: Ken to be introduced to the Barbie Line...
Announcement: Ken to be introduced to the Barbie Line...
Item # 697593
August 06, 1961
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 6, 1961
* Mattel introduces a teenage boy to the Barbie line
* His name will be Ken, with a suggested retail price of $3.50
* Acessories for Ken will also be offered
Page 10 of section 3 has a short but significant article: "DOLL LINE EXPANDED - Mattel, Inc., Plans to Produce New Teen-Age Boy Model". The text in part includes: "The new doll comes with a complete wardrobe and accessories."
News of the day, sports, and advertising are found throughout.
All main sections of the newspaper appear to be present, margin edges of some pages are a little rough, but overall in very good condition. See images for details.
Category: The 20th Century
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