17Jan
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...
