While you may not own one of the dolls on this list, the information provided may help shed light on how much to expect for your doll. This program with jonathan green originally aired during the january 2019 virtual doll convention. Deluxe 16 raggedy ann doll with embroidered eyes and removable clothes. Unfollow raggedy ann doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Raggedy ann the camel with wrinkled knees by knickerbocker.
Nancy ann storybook dolls 19361971 muffie 19531968. Raggedy ann always has a warm and optimistic outlook and a calm approach to difficulties. Sizes of raggedy ann and andy dolls range from miniature under 6 to 48 and up. Volland made a set of dolls and stuffed animals to go with johnny gruelles books that included raggedy andy, raggedy ann, johnny mouse, and eddie elephant.
This video was filmed live at turn of the century antiques in. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories. Raggedy ann and andy dolls are original reproductions of the dolls created by john gruelle. The raggedy ann character was ed in 1915 by johnny gruelle, a commercial artist.
Raggedy ann and andy dolls100th birthday limited edition. Vintage 1970 raggedy ann and andy book ends the bobbs merrill co. The character of raggedy ann came from a childrens book, written and illustrated by cartoonist john gruelle. Then i bought a raggedy ann doll to a friends daughter and that little girl will also play with her doll. Theres some dispute as to whether gruelle actually developed the raggedy ann doll to accompany the book s release, or just holds onto the patent as his family still does today. This collection includes three cloth dolls with red yarn hair, painted features, black plastic eyes, and striped leggings. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915.
Vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls hugging 7 for sale. Raggedy ann and andy books by johnny gruelle from the 1920s. According to the warrens, the story of the annabelle doll began in 1970 when a woman purchased an antique raggedy ann doll from a hobby store. Celebrate raggedy ann and andy dolls 100th birthday. Biggest online resource identifying dolls antique to modern. Find great deals on ebay for antique raggedy ann doll and vintage raggedy ann doll. Aug 03, 2012 the 16inch raggedy ann has the classic look of the original ragdoll and is made with yarn hair in the classic loop style. Antique collecting software allows collectors of raggedy ann dolls and books to keep a visual record of the appearance and condition of items in their collections, and to identify individual collection records at a glance.
Sometimes, the more raggedy the friend, the better. See more ideas about raggedy ann, raggedy ann and andy and childhood memories. What to know about rag dolls and their value the spruce. The story of the possessed raggedy ann doll, annabelle. However, classic, standard sizes of the dolls are from 15 to 18. In 1970 a mother, doting on her only daughter, purchased a raggedy ann doll from an antique store. Raggedy ann ceramic doll book shelf sitting nursery figure decor garden.
A favorite fictional story character and vintage doll was raggedy ann. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. Huge raggedy ann cloth doll w miniature raggedy ann doll 33 12 tall wonderful. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a vaccine. How to find out if my raggedy ann doll is worth money. Raggedy ann and andy paper dolls whitman raggedy ann and andy paper dolls book uncut w press out costumes 1978. Whether to satisfy your own nostalgia, to present as a gift for a child to enjoy, or to build a collection, its good to know how to identify and select antique and vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls produced before 1970.
The raggedy ann and andy books are classic story books that teach great virtues. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Johnny gruelle raggedy ann and andy, ann doll, raggedy. Make sure to read the sweetcreepy preface, which talks about how the little girl marcela was a real person and died horribly young, so her dad decided to write a bunch of stories about a fantasyland version of her childhood. Raggedy ann is a fictional character who has been entertaining and charming young children for almost one hundred years. These raggedy ann and andy dolls limited editions come complete with 100th anniversary hangtags. Jan 12, 2014 johnny gruelle born john barton gruelle american illustrator and cartoonist 18801938 johnny gruelle was a newspaper cartoonist before creating the raggedy ann and andy series of books and dolls. Aurora 12 classic raggedy ann doll 92943154117 item. This is a very early raggedy ann example coveted by many ardent doll collectors.
Vintage antique 17 raggedy ann doll, possibly volland. These dolls are new and mint with their raggedy ann and andy and precious moments packing boxes. The soft doll has the traditional embroidered i love you heart on its. Love vintage raggedy ann books, and illustrations by johnny gruelle. Oct 06, 2000 the raggedy ann character was ed in 1915 by johnny gruelle, a commercial artist. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Antique volland raggedy ann doll original clothing with. Raggedy ann the camel with wrinkled knees cloth dolls. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
A very special antique raggedy ann doll unboxing a sweet. Jan 11, 2017 was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a vaccine. Sep 08, 2015 raggedy ann defies a lot, dee dee valencia, product manager and unofficial raggedy ann expert at aurora world, inc. Naming it raggedy ann after two poems by his friend james whitcomb riley, the raggedy man and orphan annie, he made up a series of stories around this character to entertain his only child, who loved to spend hours playing dolls.
This episode in their career was included in the book the demonologist by gerald brittle about the warrens. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Antique raggedy ann and andy doll video with jonathan. Ebay the nascobobbs merrill company created a plastic, ventriloquisttype doll that.
Johnny gruelle raggedy ann and andy, raggedy ann, raggedy. I bought this book because i wanted ideas of the vintage clothing these dolls were dressed in. The first massproduced raggedy ann dolls were based on the books. Antique hubley gd raggedy ann andy cast iron flower toy art statue book bookends. When a doll was marketed with the book, the concept had great success. This price guide will be a valuable resource as you begin pricing your doll collection. Raggedy ann vintage doll from japan with mountain eyes. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience.
It has been stated that this is one of the most unusual cases of a possessed object on record. Raggedy ann and andy dolls with trademark embroidered hearts. Mar 28, 2020 vintage 1952 raggedy ann childrens book journal sold duration. He was an artist of extraordinary ability with pen and ink and watercolor. Best digital camera for digitizing large newspapers. Vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls and raggedy andy. Jun 06, 2019 this episode in their career was included in the book the demonologist by gerald brittle about the warrens. Vintage 1972 raggedy ann and fido, little golden book, childrens book, vintage storybook, doll book, junk journal, mid century book. Each doll has a blue wooden rocking horse with red main, tail, and rocker, teardropshaped black eyes, and smiling mouths. Johnny gruelles dolls and merchandise, this doll should be deemed one of the patent raggedy anns, produced between 19201926 by muskegon toy and garment works of muskegon, michigan.
Cleaning an old raggedy ann doll association for library. From her dubious beginning as a faceless raggedy doll left to molder in the gruelle familys attic, the refurbished and renamed raggedy ann doll took the public by storm in 1918 when gruelle, a political cartoonist by trade, introduced her as the heroine of a book, raggedy ann stories. The inside story of raggedy ann, who turns 100 years old this. Raggedy ann and andy postcard book patricia hall on. Madame alexander dolls raggedy ann cloth doll, 18, raggedy ann and andy collection.
While gruelle took out a patent on the design of the first raggedy ann doll in 1915, it wasnt until three years later, in 1918 when the first raggedy ann book. Raggedy ann and andy have been created in nearly every size imaginable. This listing is for a vintage antique raggedy ann doll. Get the best deals on raggedy ann book when you shop the largest. These would appeal to raggedy ann and andy collectors as well as precious moments collectors.
This mischievous vintage rag doll and her enchanting toy friends were introduced to young readers in 1918 by author johnny gruelle 18801938. While typically made of cloth, the original raggedy ann and andy were also composed of a variety of other materials, including. Vintage antique book raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle, lst edition. Gruelle based the story on a doll that his grandmother made for his mother. Either way, the first toy company to produce the dolls was p. Gruelle knew he had a money maker and quickly licensed p. Find great deals on ebay for vintage raggedy ann doll and antique raggedy ann doll. Free raggedy ann and andy printables paper dolls, paper. To aid in the selling of books, the gruelle family created a blue and white clad rag doll with red yarn for hair, named raggedy ann, that was sold along with it. Jul 26, 2015 lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny.
A buyers guide to pre1970 vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls. It is one of my favorite conversations to date about dear, sweet, raggedy ann and andy. Join me for a very special raggedy ann doll unboxing. Was the raggedy ann doll modeled after a child killed by a. This mischievous rag doll and her enchanting toy friends were introduced to young readers in 1918 by author johnny gruelle 18801938.
How have raggedy ann and andy dolls changed over time. My childhood raggedy ann dolls a happy and positive program. Apr 21, 2014 johnny gruelle born john barton gruelle american illustrator and cartoonist 18801938 johnny gruelle was a newspaper cartoonist before creating the raggedy ann and andy series of books and dolls. In addition to traditional white dolls, vintage raggedy ann and andy dolls can be found in other ethnicities, including african american, asian or pacific islander, and native american. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. If youre lucky enough to own a vintage doll, discovering what its worth is probably an endeavor you wish to pursue. Raggedy ann gets a voice, but is silenced after two years image. Baby raggedy ann abelle rag doll pdf easy cloth doll sewing pattern for beginners by peekaboo porch.
Lot 6 raggedy ann books vintage 1940s 1960s johnny gruelle. The story about a rag doll found in a grandmothers attic captured the hearts of many. Set 2 paul blaine henrie raggedy ann and andy oil painting 20 x 10 palette knife. Raggedy ann has been a beloved doll and literary character for over 100 years. Happy 100th birthday to raggedy ann doll with vintage cookie recipe. One of americas timeless characters, the raggedy ann doll, graces the. His greatest fame was with the series of raggedy ann and andy books, written and. While they look similar to modern examples, the early versions had brown yarn hair. I gave away my raggedy ann doll when i was a kid and thought i had. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Raggedy ann s creator filed patents for the doll several months before his daughter fell ill and died, rendering an old claim. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This book is about raggedy ann and some other unmemorable dolls hanging out in a little girls nursery. Happy 100th birthday to raggedy ann doll with vintage cookie recipe philip potempa 219.
A sequel to the first book, raggedy andy stories 1920, introduced the character of her brother, raggedy andy, a vintage doll dressed in sailor suit and hat. Doll chronology heirloom quality handmade raggedy ann. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with wrinkled knees book j. Old raggedy ann cloth doll rag doll raggedy gruelles own tagged. The doll does not have the companys distinctive date stamp on her torso, and. She may be one of the dolls made in the 1920s by the muskegon toy and garment works under license of the p. While gruelle took out a patent on the design of the first raggedy ann doll in 1915, it wasnt until three years later, in 1918 when the first raggedy ann book was published that the dolls were designed and sold to accompany the stories.
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