Mattel’s Barbie: Investigation of a Symbol—Analysis of Polymeric Matrices and Degradation Phenomena for Sixteen Dolls from 1959 to 1976

Mattel’s Barbie: Investigation of a Symbol—Analysis of Polymeric Matrices and Degradation Phenomena for Sixteen Dolls from 1959 to 1976

Mattel’s Barbie dolls are the most famous and iconic dolls since 1959. Today, they are being collected by individuals and often conserved in museum environments due to their cultural and historical significance reflecting everyday life and historical events. However, just like most museum objects ma...

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Main Authors: Andrea Macchia, Chiara Biribicchi, Camilla Zaratti, Katiuscia Testa Chiari, Martina D’Ambrosio, Denise Toscano, Francesca Caterina Izzo, Mauro Francesco La Russa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
Barbie
PVC
plastic
degradation
plasticizer
EVA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/20/4287

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