2009 marks Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary - local doll club celebrates Barbie's 50th birthday

2009 marks Barbie Doll's 50th anniversary - local doll club celebrates Barbie's 50th birthday
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Barbie Doll Turns 50 Barbie doll turned 50 this year. The much maligned vinyl doll has been one of the most popular toys since she appeared in March 9, 1959

Barbie Through the Decades

"Barbie Doll Through the Decades" will take place on Thursday night, September 3, 2009 at Shoneys Bellevue/Nashville (in the party room). Tables will be set up with displays of Barbie dolls representing each of Barbie's 5 decades courtesy of the Belle Meade Plantation Belles Doll Club. Details at Barbie doll through the decades - celebrating Barbie's 50th anniversary in Nashville.


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