Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls were made in numerous sizes–the largest example in Zvirzin`s collection measures 8 feet tall while the smallest is 3 inches. Not all examples were stuffed.

Of course, it is the early Raggedy Ann and Andy versions that are most sought after — such as those marked “Patented Sept. 7, 1915” with a black stamp on the front torso.

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And so, this week’s column features Raggedy Ann and Andy Day which is held on June 12 th every year. Some of my readers may share the nostalgia that I have, having grown up with a Raggedy Ann ...

Meanwhile, in Arcola, Ill., Gruelle’s granddaughter presides over the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum with calm certainty that this is Ann’s year.

Wannamaker further embraced the family’s Raggedy Ann legacy by establishing the Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum, with her husband Tom Wannamaker, in Johnny Gruelle’s hometown of Arcola, Ill., in ...

The Raggedy Ann character was copyrighted in 1915 by Johnny Gruelle, a commercial artist. Gruelle knew he had a money maker and quickly licensed P.F. Volland to make dolls of Ann and her brother Andy.

Raggedy Ann was created in 1915 as a doll and introduced in the 1918 book “Raggedy Ann Stories.” Raggedy Andy was introduced two years later as her brother, dressed in sailor suit and hat.

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ArtReach Educational Theatre, in partnership with Spotlite Theatrix Production Company, is staging "The Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy" at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4, at ...

But in her day, Raggedy Ann was under many a tree on Christmas morning. Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy, who would come later, were also beloved literary characters that taught kindness and honesty.