num_pages: 192
description: This book is a fresh look at the early Barbie dolls as "time capsules of the past" that mirror popular culture. The fashion trends, make-up and hairstyles of the 60s are beautifully embodied in these lovely photographs of vintage Barbie dolls. Actual ads for beauty products are shown to document the fashionable trends of the period. The author has done a wonderful job of pointing out the revolutionizing influences on the fashions and selecting dolls that perfectly embody the various styles, giving us a first hand look at the changing American dream. 425+ color photos plus some black &amp; white. 192 pages.
language: English
title: Face of the American Dream: Barbie Doll 1959-1971
titlecomplete: Face of the American Dream: Barbie Doll 1959-1971
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Hobby House Pr Inc