Raggedy Ann and Andy

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The First Raggedy Ann

Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought it to her father. The doll, christened Ann by Marcella, needed a face. Johnny painted a face on the doll and gave it back to his daughter.

It wasn't long before Raggedy Ann became Marcella's favorite playmate. Johnny recognized Raggedy Ann's appeal and wanted other girls to have one to love as well. He applied for and received a patent for Raggedy Ann in 1915.

Raggedy Anne, I Love You 

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The Raggedy Ann Series 

An artist by trade, Johnny Gruelle expanded on the Raggedy Ann theme and published Raggedy Ann Stories in 1918. It was the first of many children's books featuring Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy.

Stories that Warm the Heart 

Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury

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The Raggedy Ann Stories: The Very First Raggedy Ann Stories

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Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees

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How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart

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Raggedy Ann & Andy: Going to Grandma's - Level 1

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Andy 

A sequel to the Raggedy Ann Stories was published in 1920. It was called Raggedy Andy Stories. Andy, Raggedy Ann's brother, was introduced at that time. He was dressed in a sailor suit and a hat.

A doll to be loved and cherished. 

16 Inch Raggedy Ann Holiday Christmas Doll

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A Raggedy Ann doll relies on imagination rather than built in mechanisms. Fuel your child's imagination.

Collectables 

Since Raggedy Ann and Andy came into being, the memorabilia, books, and dolls have been sought after by collectors. The old as well as the new are still popular today.

Vintage Raggedy Ann 

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Raggedy Ann Collectables 

The World of Raggedy Ann Collectibles: Identification & Values

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Collecting Raggedy Ann dolls, books, and memorabilia is serious business. Know what you are buying before you buy it.

For the bibilophiles in the croud. 

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Recycling Fabric 

Pass the love on to the next generation. 

Friends 

Did you own a Raggedy Ann doll as a child? 

24websurf wrote...

My mother handmade a pair of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. They were stolen when I was a child, but I remember them vividly! Great memories and thank you!

ReplyPosted May 12, 2009

JaguarJulie wrote...

Hi Lizzy -- just checking out your lowest ranking lens today -- I see #92943 overall -- that's pretty good considering almost if not one million lenses. I DO believe I just counted some 95 lenses of mine that are ranked lower than that! Holy Mackeral Andy! Good job my dear.

ReplyPosted May 10, 2009

Charlyjl wrote...

I did, I did !!! I had a Raggedy Ann that I learnt to tie shoe laces with. I love Raggedy Ann and even went to a costume party dressed as Raggedy Ann. 5*

ReplyPosted April 26, 2009

blakesdad wrote...

Sooo curte, five stars!

ReplyPosted March 29, 2009

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vickeybee

I still have my doll, however, can't remember the name of the movie with a rag doll (can't remember is Raggedy Ann name was ever used in it)... the doll was lost (in a storm - I think) and replaced with a new expensive doll and the little girl was still very sad. Raggedy Ann found her way home only to see a new beautiful doll in her bed and ran away. This was not a cartoon!!! I know I saw this movie on TV when I was a kid sometime in the 1960s but, I can't remember nor find out the name of it. Does anyone know??? Would love to buy the DVD version, if it exists. I'm thinking it was probably an episode of some story telling TV show that featured a different story with different characters every week. What was it???

ReplyPosted January 26, 2009

 
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Resources used to construct this page. 

Avery, K. 2000. The World of Raggedy Ann Collectables: Identification and Values. Collector Books, Paducah, KY.

The Raggedy Ann Museum
Raggedy Ann: Wikipedia