![]() ![]() The very first Raggedy Ann was made by Johnny Gruelle's mother for his sister. The brainchild of Johnny Gruelle, the initial patent for Raggedy Ann granted for an "all-cloth doll with shoe-button eyes, a painted face, brown yarn hair, a dress, pantaloons, a pinafore, striped legs, and black cloth shoes" in 1915. There's the teddy bear, jigsaw puzzles, Crayola crayons, and Raggedy Ann. There aren't many toys that have been around for 100 years or more. ![]() Image Created by 100 Years Later: The Journey of Raggedy Ann & Andy Transcript We hope you enjoy this nostalgic look at the classic toy! There are more than you think! Since 1918, Raggedy Ann has had a lot of changes, both in appearance and manufacturer. The red-haired, triangle-nosed doll has been around for 100 years now and to celebrate her centennial birthday, we put together this infographic showing all of her designs through Raggedy Ann history. The opinions are my own.If you’re a child who grew up in the United States, chances are that either your parents or grandparents had a vintage Raggedy Ann or Andy doll that you played with when you were little. To enter, please use the Rafflecopter form below.ĭisclosure: I received the Raggedy Andy doll for review purposes but was not otherwise compensated. Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will win their choice of Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, or Fancy Pals Doll. I think anyone who had a Raggedy Ann Doll ae as a kid will be so happy to get Aurora’s version and pass on the Raggedy Ann tradition to their kids.īuy it: You can order your favorite Raggedy Ann or Andy doll online at Shop AuroraĬonnect: Let the latest updates on Aurora products on Facebook I love this doll! I love the attention that was put to into the detail, and It also love how they stayed true to the original dolls. He also has the classic Raggedy Anne “I love you” marking on his chest. And he has a really sweet and really detailed face with black button eyes, a sewn nose, mouth, and eye features, and a blush on his cheeks. He is beautifully well made with the classic blue sailor suit, sailor hat, and red yarn hat. I received Aurora’s Raggedy Andy in the 16 inch size. ![]() ![]() And one of my favorite things about this line, is that the dolls actually look like the classic Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls! And yet Aurora also found a cute way to put a new spin on this doll with their adorable Fancy Pals. Each collectable comes with a 4 sided hang tag that highlight Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy’s origin and legacy.Īren’t these the cutest? I just love that unmistakable Raggedy Ann face! And their clothes are so perfectly designed with some great fabrics designs. Raggedy Ann is dressed in proprietary vintage-inspired fabrics, and both Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy feature their own unique styling. Larger dolls features plastic button eyes, smaller sizes have embroidered eyes. Has the traditional embroidered “I Love You” heart on his chest. Aurora has captured the spirit of the heartwarming originals with ten sweetly nostalgic styles in four sizes – 8″, 12″, 16″ & 25″.īeautifully made, with fine facial features in soft brown tones and yarn hair. Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy were created by Johnny Gruelle in 1918 for his daughter, Marcella. As a kid one of my favorite dolls was a Raggedy Ann, so I was thrilled to see that Aurora’s latest toy line is a Raggedy Ann & Andy collection!Īurora’s soft and huggable dolls are heirloom treasures to be passed along for generations. I’m really excited about this week’s review and giveaway. ![]()
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