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Here I am clutching my Raggedy Ann doll! Awwwwwww! The first gladdening Raggedy Ann stories (written in 1915 by Johnny Gruelle) were based on a real rag doll found by the author's daughter in an attic trunk.
He drew the famous black eyes and red triangular nose onto the faceless rag doll. From his bookshelf, he pulled a book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley, and combined the names of two poems, "The Raggedy Man" and " Little Orphan Annie." He said, "Why don’t we call her Raggedy Ann?
'R' is for Raggedy Ann
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Beautiful pictures. And what a cool story. Thanks for sharing that, Marie.
I still have my first Raggedy Ann, but she has lost her dress....
Cute picture of younger version of you and nice story of the origin of Raggedy Ann.
Did I ever have a Raggedy Ann or Andy? I just don't recall that I did. My loss.
Yesterday I post a photo with my doll (on the right).
A photo of my syster, me and my doll was published on the post calendar in 1957. My postwoman is trying to find this calendar to keep this memory.
How cute you were! It was interesting to read about the origin of Raggedy Ann.
so sweet... your picture and the story!
awww cute little Marie! :)
Happy ABC Wednesday - I made a post for it too, and thanks for introducing!
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Thanks for the background story, Marie Isabelle. Imagine finding a name by poem title combination. It gives a feeling of substance to this poor little doll.
My older sister had this doll and they both had red hair and freckles...or at least it looked that way to me. I always associate the doll with my sister, Linda.
Cute postcards...I especially liked the last one. Love to you <3
Lovely post :)
I have my first doll,
I be care with it :)
Beautiful pictures !!
I loved Raggedy Ann when I was a kid!
I'm envious now! I haven't had this doll! So adorable!
Beautiful pictures!
Thanks for sharing
God bless you
Léia
What a lovely child you were! And the doll is great! I like the extra information! Thanks for telling the story of Johnny Gruelle. I'll keep that in mind!
You're so cute...you look just the same: ) I love this story, my mom just gave my 2 year old, Lucy a Raggedy Ann for her birthday. She loves it!
Your site is beautiful, thanks for your visit to mine! I also wanted to tell you I have some great old postcards I found at a flea market in Paris...I framed them and they hang in my entry way. You can see them in an old post...http://www.theflyingpinto.com/2009/01/souvenirs.html
A most fitting post - for a father with three girls...
Thank you for the comment!
You were so cute!!
Great interesting story ( as always)
Oh my gosh...you're so adorable!!! My mother has made Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls for all of her grandchildren. She does a fantastic job! I'll have to get my hands on some and post a photo sometime. ~Lori
Really cute !
A little you !
I loved those stories! Of course, I had to buy them and share them with my daughter when she was born.
Great post and what a cute little girl you were. I love photos of the way we were. May we always be in touch with our inner child :)
Awwwe Marie...you were TOO PRECIOUS!
(and you haven't changed a bit!)
I just love the way you smile through your eyes...
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What a beautiful little girl (you're still beautiful now :-)) . Nice story.
It's very hot in Montpellier. Too hot for me. I'm going to ride my bike along the river.
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What an adorable photo! You were a cutie.
I love Raggedy Ann (although I've never owned one) and enjoyed the story of where she originated.
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That is just charming, who knew? Thank you -
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I had a Raggedy Ann and so did my two daughters. She's an icon! Great choice for today - really enjoyed it. :D
I love Raggedy Ann! Such a darling picture of you and doll.
So sweet, your photo and the story of Raggedy Ann. Thanks for sharing ABC Wednesday, too.
Cute little you!
I know the disabled residents of Selangor Cheshire Home make these dolls to sell. They are cuddly and cute too.
I see a little devil in that angelic face, Marie Isabelle. Must be the dimple!
Werent you a cutie pie ... I have a Raggedly Ann that my then BF shoplifted for me from Disneyland .. seriously
Oh what a wonderful memory you are bringing back for me! I loved the Raggedy Ann stories!
Clever and very original post Marie. I never knew the origin of Raggedy Ann before. Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. Its most appreciated. I will be back to see more of your work too.
Sue
I also had a Raggedy Ann. I did not know her history.
So delightful!
Sherry
Lovely post! Great information and a beautiful photo.
What a cutie! I used to have a Raggedy Ann doll when I was young; too bad I didn't take better care of it for it surely would be a collector's item now. There is actually a Raggedy Ann and Andy museum located not far from me. I think the creator's daughter or granddaughter may still live there.
Interesting post!
Adorable! I could tell that was you even from the tiny picture on my blogroll! :)
I remember Raggedy Ann and Andy.
Oh, does your post bring back memories of my daughters!
And thanks for a bit of history too.
Here's wishing you sunny days ahead :O)
I have a James Whitcomb Riley book that belonged to my mother when she was a child and even have some of his postcards. I never knew that's where Raggedy Ann was named.
Oh my gosh! I loved Raggedy Ann & Andy. I had the dolls, blankets, curtains...you name it! Now I'm trying to get my daughter into it..she has her own doll and book (although she has a habit of flinging her) Hopefully she'll learn to love her as I did! This brought back great memories for me.:)
my first grade teacher read us the ann and andy books that were wonderful. This postcard is darling and great memories to boot!
OMG you are so adorable! And you look just the same now as you did when you were a little girl. Precious. I had a Raggedy Ann as well. In face, on my desk I have a rock with Raggedy Ann painted on it and the quote "I'm a Raggedy Ann girl in a Barbie Doll world".
I had a raggedy ann doll, too, but I didn't know the story behind the doll. Cool!
How perfectly lovely. I always wondered where Raggedy Ann and Andy came from! I wonder who actually made the doll, and what the story is behind it?
This was a wonderful blog!
What a beautiful picture and what gorgeous cards!!!! I love Raggedy Ann.
Ow, so cute! Raggedy Ann is a doll ;). Have a wonderful day, Marie :)
Oh my goodness! What a cute little thing you were! Then again you are still so cute - love your profile photo :-)
OMG!!! What a treat!!! How wonderful is this??? Simply amazing and then the cherry on top a picture of you holding your doll. How deliciously prefect!! Thanks so much for stopping by! You made my day!!!!
You are just too cute! I still have the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls my mom made for me when I was a kid. I can't imagine ever giving them away!
Awww, I remember my Raggedy Ann and Andy...
Love this...never knew...and the pic of you and your raggedy ann...priceless...beautiful little face....
What a pretty little girl you were. Awwwwwwwww.
My sister and I used to love reading the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy stories. We still have those books--they're over fifty years old now.
My grandma made me a Raggedy Ann and also a Raggedy Andy. No photo to prove it though!
I came to see your Raggedy post. She just makes me feel good and in a world that wants everything to be perfect she is perfect in her imperfections.
The Raggedy Girl
Oh, you were so sweet. I loved my Raggedy Ann doll, now I wonder where she is? Great post, thanks for sharing.
debby
Awww, such a cute photo of you with your Raggedy Ann doll!
you look adorable! even more than raggedy ann! you have that same cheerful smile!
When we read in our book that Raggedy Ann and Andy had candy hearts I had the brilliant idea of performing surgery on our dolls, while my little sister cried in protest. It was a huge disappointment to find nothing in their chests but stuffing, and an even huger disappointment that night to be spanked!
You were adorable, and I can definitely say that you really haven't changed much!
cute kid! ;)
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