They were created originally as cartoon characters in juvenile books, similar to the animal cartoon Uncle Wiggily in that respect. The dolls were made by Knickerbocker Toy company and were very popular. Originally only Ann ( I think they spell it without the E, unlike my Mother"s usage) Andy was written into the series later... in due time there were movie Cartoons about the odd-looking but lovable pair. Two hearts as one may have been a slogan in the film cartoon. The artist who cooked up the whole thing was one Johnny Gruelle. the cartoonist got into this act after a near nervous paralysis following witnessing an extremely violent bank robbery or suicide. In his case the plunge into fantasy worked out. Yes, they came out in the teens, around l9l5 ( in cartoon form and books)- later movie cartoons.
1915
johnny gruelle wrote the books
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 was released on: USA: 11 April 1941
Fido Fido belonged to Marcella, Raggedy Ann and Andy's "mistress" owner. Andy and Ann's dog's name is Raggedy Arthur.
The cast of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 includes: Tommy Bupp as Raggedy Andy Pinto Colvig as Camel
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.
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".
First produced in 1915, Raggedy Ann is in the public domain.
Yes, Raggedy Ann was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2002. Raggedy Andy joined her in 2007
Raggedy Andy A sequel, Raggedy Andy Stories (1920) introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy, dressed in sailor suit and hat.
My cousin has three different 'Raggedy Ann' dolls. This paper's edge is raggedy.
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.
CBS Storybreak - 1985 Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees was released on: USA: 1988