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A german "Lilli" doll by Bild from the late 1950's is seen in this file photo. Barbie was based on Lilli. (Photo by Richard B. Levine Stock Photo - Alamy
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Barbie's Predecessor- Lilli was a sassy German call girl and was not a doll for children | The Vintage News
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Barbie's predecessor, Lilli, was a brazen German woman who liked to have a good time | The Vintage News
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