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anti-vaccination movement Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella. Marcella died at age 13 after being vaccinated at school for smallpox without her parents' consent. Gruelle became an opponent of vaccination, and the Raggedy Ann doll was used as a symbol by the anti-vaccination movement.
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∙ 10y agoThe fictional character Raggedy Ann was created by Johnny Gruelle, an American writer. Raggedy Ann was first produced as a doll in 1915, and then as a character in the 1918 book Raggedy Ann Stories.
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∙ 15y agoShe gets her name because she has raggedy hair.
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What was the name of Raggedy Ann's dog?
Fido Fido belonged to Marcella, Raggedy Ann and Andy's "mistress" owner. Andy and Ann's dog's name is Raggedy Arthur.
What is the name of Raggedy Ann's brother?
Raggedy Andy A sequel, Raggedy Andy Stories (1920) introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy, dressed in sailor suit and hat.
What two poems was used to create Raggedy Ann's name?
Raggedy Man and Little Orphan Annie
Raggedy Ann's name was created by combining Two poems The Raggedy man and what?
Little Orphan Annie
What are the release dates for Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941?
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 was released on: USA: 11 April 1941
What actors and actresses appeared in Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941?
The cast of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 includes: Tommy Bupp as Raggedy Andy Pinto Colvig as Camel
Why was raggedy ann inveted?
Johnny Gruelle wrote stories with the characters Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy to comfort his daughter Marcella who was sick. Some of the stories included Marcella as the owner of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
When were Raggedy Ann and Andy first introduced?
Raggedy Ann was first introduced as a doll in 1915. It wasn't until 1918 that she was introduced in the book "The Raggedy Ann Stories". Raggedy Andy was introduced in 1920, in a sequel book, titled "The Raggedy Andy Stories".
Who owns the copyright on Raggedy Ann dolls?
First produced in 1915, Raggedy Ann is in the public domain.
Is Raggedy Ann in the Toy Hall of Fame?
Yes, Raggedy Ann was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2002. Raggedy Andy joined her in 2007
How can you use raggedy in a sentence?
My cousin has three different 'Raggedy Ann' dolls. This paper's edge is raggedy.
What are the release dates for CBS Storybreak - 1985 Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees?
CBS Storybreak - 1985 Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees was released on: USA: 1988
