The Barbie Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time. Madam C. J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 on a Delta, Louisiana cotton plantation. The daughter of parents who were formerly enslaved and became sharecroppers, Walker would become a successful entrepreneur and the nation’s first documented self-made female millionaire. Barbie honors her unflinching determination with a collectible doll, complete with a “Madam C.J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower” accessory.
- Release Date: 8/24/2022
- Designer: Carlyle Nuera
- Label: Black
- Face Sculpt: Nichelle
- Body Type: Curvy Articulated
Includes doll stand and Certificate or Authenticity. Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.
Madam Walker Family Archives/A’Lelia Bundles. All Rights Reserved.
THE NEXT INSPIRATION
A Black entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist, her line of hair and cosmetic products for Black women propelled her to become the first female self-made millionaire in America. We’re incredibly honored to add Madam C.J. Walker to the Inspiring Women Collection.
BEHIND THE DESIGN
“I wanted to capture Walker in a time in her life where she was selling her Wonderful Hair Grower, at public meetings and private home demonstrations – the true spirit of self-made,” says designer Carlyle Nuera.
THE DETAILS
This collectible doll wears a full-length skirt and a blouse with beautiful floral print and ruffled details, reflecting her joyful fashion-forward aesthetic. “Some of Walker's favorite colors included rich purples and turquoises, so that's what I put her in,” Carlyle explains.
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