Desiree poses with her brand new Barbies in the early 1970s when she was about 11 years old. Barbies weren't just dolls; they were her best friends. (Nancy Rosenbaum)

Barbies Forever

Desiree poses with her brand new Barbies in the early 1970s when she was about 11 years old. Barbies weren't just dolls; they were her best friends.

Credit: Nancy Rosenbaum