Ruth Handler was born on November 4 ... But according to Entrepreneur, Elliot Handler didn’t let the picture frame scraps go to waste — he used them to make tiny furniture fit for dollhouses.

Elliot Handler served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The name was created by taking “Matt” from Matson and “El” from Elliot to form Mattel. They first sold picture frames and dollhouse ...

Ruth is credited with bringing the Barbie lineup to life, while Elliot built Hot Wheels so that boys would also have a toy of their own. Elliot Handler was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 9 ...

Robert Mora/Getty Images The 3,200-square-foot Century City residence was purchased from the real Barbie herself—Barbara Handler Segal, daughter of Mattel cofounders Ruth and Elliot Handler—by ...

They found success and named their company Mattel, a combination of Matt and Elliot’s names. In 1946, Matson sold his share and Ruth Handler became the first president of Mattel. The company ...

The company was founded by Elliot Handler, Ruth Handler, and Harold Matson in 1945 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Mattel was founded by Elliot Handler, his wife Ruth Handler and Harold Matson in 1945. Elliot Handler served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The name was created by taking “Matt” from ...