Welcome Raggedy Friends !
Read about the history of the Raggedy Ann Doll,a children's classic.Then go shopping for dolls!
She began as a family rag doll; an old toy,faded and worn,tossed into an attic.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.With her shoe-button eyes and winsome smile,Raggedy Ann soon became the beloved playmate of Gruelle's young daughter,Marcella.When Marcella Gruelle fell ill and died in her early teens,Johnny was devastated.Knowing how much his daughter had adored Raggedy Ann,he began writing the stories that were eventually published.Gruelle soon gave Raggedy Ann a brother named Raggedy Andy.Through the years the two floppy rag dolls acquired many other wonderful storybook friends.All were inhabitants of a very special world,where dolls come alive and enjoy magical adventures when no mortals are present.
Raggedy Ann Fact:
Hi Everyone!
Here is a photo of my favorite Raggedy Ann doll.This photo does not do her justice,she is even cuter in real life! Mine isn't grubby like the one shown.A lady in missouri named Maurine made her.To visit her online shop,click on the link below the photo.
A.K.A: The Ladybug Lady
Ladybug Annie made by Maurine at :
