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Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought it to her father. The doll, christened Ann by Marcella, needed a face. Johnny painted a face on the doll and gave it back to his daughter.
It wasn't long before Raggedy Ann became Marcella's favorite playmate. ...
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 Squidoo: Raggedy Ann and Andy
Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought it to her father. The doll, christened Ann by Marcella, needed a face. Johnny painted a face on the doll and gave it back to his daughter.
It wasn't long before Raggedy Ann became Marcella's favorite playmate. ...
Raggedy Ann and Andy updated Fri Dec 26 2008 4:37 pm CST
Raggedy Ann officially came into being in 1915, but actually existed for some time before that. Johnny Gruelle, an artist and political cartoonist, had a daughter named Marcella. When she found an old rag doll in the attic of their home, she brought it to her father. The doll, christened Ann by Marcella, needed a face. Johnny painted a face on the doll and gave it back to his daughter.
It wasn't long before Raggedy Ann became Marcella's favorite playmate. Johnny recognized Raggedy Ann's appeal and wanted other girls to have one to love as well. He applied for and received a patent for Raggedy Ann in 1915.
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