The Old Davie School Historical Museum is like a Barbie Dreamhouse. Starting July 3, the “Barbie Girl: A Collector’s Showcase” is taking over the Viele House — one of six buildings on the museum’s campus — with dolls curated by South Florida Barbie-zon and longtime collector, Constance Ruppender . “There’s lots of cool, old antique furniture in the Viele House.
And nothing looks better with vintage Barbie than vintage furniture,” Ruppender says. “We have a whole room devoted to ‘Barbie’ the movie, and the living room has on the fireplace mantle ..
. the evolution of Barbie from the early Bild Lilli , who was the inspiration for Barbie, from the first ponytail in the zebra swimsuit to the introduction in 2016 of the different body types, and everything in between. So people can get a sense of how Barbie has evolved over the last 65 years.
” Back in 2004, Ruppender was involved with moving the Viele House from its original location a few blocks away to the museum’s grounds. Old Davie School’s executive director Leslie Schroeder agrees that it’s the perfect venue for Barbie. “It has so much charm and space for Barbie, her fashions, her accessories, her cars and more,” Schroeder says .
“This new exhibit in a historical venue like the Viele House takes visitors through an experience of time according to Barbie, showcasing Barbies from the ’50s, ’60s and all the way up to this year. You’ll be amazed at the details, the fashions, the movie r.