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Barbie Dolls Take Center Stage At National Convention
Thousands gathered at the 1996 National Barbie Doll Collector Convention in Philadelphia to admire vintage and modern Barbies and accessories. Collectors described Barbie as an American icon and pursued complete outfits and rare pieces, with prices soaring for coveted items.
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Philadelphia
Barbie
Ken
Marl Davidson
Bradenton
Fla
New York City
Manhattan
Bloomingdale
Judy Bester
Willowick
Ohio
G.L. Joe
Laura Lieberman
Leesburg
Katherine Liao
San Francisco
Franklin Lim Liao