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Sag Harbor Resident Advocates For Bald Barbie

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Jane Bingham of Sewell

Jane Bingham of Sewell

New Jersey lost her hair last summer from chemotherapy treatments. She has made it her goal to see that Mattel makes a bald Barbie for those suffering hair loss. COURTESY JANE BINGHAM

New Jersey lost her hair last summer from chemotherapy treatments. She has made it her goal to see that Mattel makes a bald Barbie for those suffering hair loss. COURTESY JANE BINGHAM

Jane Bingham said she wishes a bald Barbie had been available for her daughter Belle when Ms. Bingham started losing her hair last summer. COURTESY JANE BINGHAM

Jane Bingham said she wishes a bald Barbie had been available for her daughter Belle when Ms. Bingham started losing her hair last summer. COURTESY JANE BINGHAM

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By Shaye Weaver on Jan 31, 2012
Since their debut in 1959, Barbie dolls have been the icon of impossible beauty and poise. The long-legged plastic lady has taken many personifications—doctor, astronaut, mermaid and princess. Despite all... more

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