Blog - Raggedys by Diane

18JanJanuary 18, 2020

Raggedy Links

There are some toys stand the test of time with both children and collectors. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy are such toys. The details surrounding Raggedy Ann's birth are uncertain. Whether it was Johnny Gruelle or his daughter Marcella who found an old rag doll in the attic, Gruelle decorated the doll and called it Raggedy Ann. Named after two poems, "The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphant Annie," written by Gruelle's father's literary friend James Whitcomb Riley, Raggedy Ann became a...

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18JanJanuary 18, 2020

A Little Raggedy Fun

When children are introduced to classic stories, they often fall in love with them as much as their parents did. It's thrilling for parents to watch their own children love these stories too! Raggedys by Diane is offering free Raggedy Ann and Andy printables, online games and links for parents and children to have some fun. There are coloring pages, puzzles, videos, books, paper dolls, and much more! NOTE: The online Memory game and the online Paper Dolls are developed &...

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17JanJanuary 17, 2020

Raggedy Ann & Andy Chronology

There are not many toys that have been around for 100 years or more. There is the teddy bear, jigsaw puzzles, Crayola crayons, and Raggedy Ann & Andy. The brainchild of Johnny Gruelle, the initial patent for Raggedy Ann granted for an "all-cloth doll will show button eyes, a painted face, brown yarn hair, a dress, pantaloons, a pinafore, striped legs, and black cloth shoes" in 1915. Why was she called Raggedy Ann? Johnny and Marcella came up with the...

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17JanJanuary 17, 2020

History of Raggedy Ann & Andy

She began as a family rag doll; an old toy, faded and worn, tossed into an attic. And there, the legend goes, a little girl named Marcella found her one wet and rainy day. Her father Johnny Gruelle, saw infinite possibilities in that old plaything, so he repaired her and gave her a name. Raggedy Ann - Myths and Legends The exact details of the origins of the Raggedy Ann doll and related stories, which were created by Johnny Gruelle, are not...

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17JanJanuary 17, 2020

History of Johnny Gruelle

Johnny Gruelle is best known for creating the world famous rag doll characters, Raggedy Ann and Andy. While the Raggedys were the indisputable centerpiece of Gruelle's career, in his heart of hearts, Johnny was a dyed-in-the-wool freelance artist, who felt most at home at his drawing board, crafting illustrations and features for newspapers and magazines. It was his illustrating work that led him to create a distinctive, whimsical design for a doll named "Raggedy Ann", which he patented and trademarked in...

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06JanJanuary 6, 2020

Details Make The Difference

Details Make the Difference. Great attention to detail has been given to create each one of these delightful dolls. The hand painted facial features and black button eyes are just a couple of the many special touches that capture the character of those charming Raggedys from days gone by. The wig, complete with top knot, is quality yarn which has been hand sewn to the head. And no Raggedy Ann is complete without the famous "I Love You" heart hand...

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