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From the lens Egyptian Barbie: Princess of the Nile.

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I hope you've enjoyed this unusual lesson on ancient Egyptian costume and symbols. Please drop a note or share if you know anyone interested in the ancient world...or Barbies!

  • agoofyidea Mar 29, 2012 @ 9:45 am | delete
    I had never seen this Barbie, but she would be a fun addition to any collection.
  • lisadh Nov 7, 2011 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    I never knew you could learn so much from a Barbie doll! And I'm incredibly impressed that you contacted the designer to confirm your opinion on the gold underskirt.
  • CosmeticMom Nov 4, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    The Egyptian Barbie is one I have not seen. She looks so different from the typical ones. Nicely done and you deserve a Squid Blessing.
  • charlino Mar 20, 2011 @ 11:50 am | delete
    History through the eyes of Barbie! Wonderfully informative and educational. Bravo! May all who view this lens learn something new.
  • TilenHrovatic Feb 13, 2011 @ 1:19 pm | delete
    Very nice lens!
  • slackira Feb 13, 2011 @ 11:11 am | delete
    Nice lens.
  • Christene Feb 10, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • awelldressedbullet Jan 3, 2011 @ 7:30 pm | delete
    Wow, Barbie sure has come along way since I had one :-)
  • J9a2m6e8s5B Jan 3, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
    I had no idea they made specialty Barbies like this. None the less, Egyptian Barbie sounds like quite the niche! ; )
  • Rachellewms Jan 2, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    "I prefer Elizabeth Taylor Barbie." Good One! This is an outstanding lens.
  • Jimmie Jan 1, 2011 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    Love this lens because you managed to teach me something based on Barbie -- fluffy, silly, pointless BARBIE!
  • Brookelorren Jan 1, 2011 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    This is excellent. I didn't know that you could learn so much from a Barbie doll.
  • DinosaurEgg Jan 1, 2011 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Excellent stuff! I have to admit I'm rather tempted by the Egyptian Playmobil range.
  • Greekgeek Jan 1, 2011 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    Oh yes! I donated mine to Goodwill, but a few friends gave me some of them in college. They were great.
    There's also a fun Egyptian wooden blocks set with little lotus-topped columns that I gave to my cousins. I should probably make a lens on fun Egypt-themed toys, shouldn't I?
  • Helenee Jan 2, 2011 @ 2:17 am | delete
    Yes, I think you should!
  • greenspirit Jan 1, 2011 @ 4:53 am | delete
    Can't believe I find myself on a Barbie doll lens....but this is great. The Egyptian art style was a great breakthrough, and has been influencing art movements ever since. I love the Art Deco style which is another Egyptian influenced phase. Having never been into Barbie, I had no idea that she did anything other than inhabit teen pop culture in a rather vacant way, but I stand corrected.
  • Greekgeek Jan 1, 2011 @ 11:12 am | delete
    I've always felt like that about Barbie, too. I was deeply suspicious of them as a kid. I was at first a little appalled to discover she's now styling herself as the goddess Athena and various historical figures, but hey, this is a lot better than the "Math Is Hard!" talking Barbie that raised the ire of my college friends in the 90s.
  • darciefrench Jan 1, 2011 @ 1:52 am | delete
    Awesome job on this Egyptian lens - even if it's about a barbie doll -:)
  • Christene Jan 1, 2011 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Great lens concept for you! Love the combination of pop culture and history. :)

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Storyteller, former Latin teacher, student of mythology and the ancient world: I've worn many hats, but always I've dabbled in computers and the web.

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