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.
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.
Raggedy Ann, I Love You
Stories that Warm the Heart
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.
More stories featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy.
A doll to be loved and cherished.
16 Inch Raggedy Ann Holiday Christmas Doll
Amazon Price: $44.95 (as of 06/03/2012)
A Raggedy Ann doll relies on imagination rather than built in mechanisms. Fuel your child's imagination.
Stories of Raggedy Ann & Andy's Adventures
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.
Raggedy Ann Collectables
The World of Raggedy Ann Collectibles Identification & Value
Amazon Price: $21.00 (as of 06/03/2012)
Collecting Raggedy Ann dolls, books, and memorabilia is serious business. Know what you are buying before you buy it.
The Stories Continue
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Friends
Did you own a Raggedy Ann doll as a child?
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CruiseReady Apr 21, 2011 @ 2:17 pm | delete
- Yes! And you can be sure my daughter and granddaughter each had one, as well.
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HSSchulte
Apr 9, 2011 @ 12:10 pm | delete
- One of my favorite dolls as a child.
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Ilona1
Feb 22, 2011 @ 5:35 pm | delete
- I did! And I bought several for my children when hey were little.
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poutine
Mar 21, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
- I dont' remember seing a Raggedy Ann doll when I was a child,but
I discovered this cute doll when I was a young mother.
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Ladydove62
Jan 26, 2010 @ 7:55 am | delete
- Lovely... i enjoyed reading the history of this delightful doll.
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