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Updated September 2010
Not So RaggedyAcresTM
by Gayle Garbarino
~ Heirloom
Quality Collectible Treasures ~
~ Raggedy Ann ~
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Designed and Created by Doll Artist -Gayle Garbarino ~
She began as a family rag doll; an old toy,
faded and worn, tossed into an attic. And there, the legend goes,
a little girl named Marcella found her one wet and rainy day..........
TO READ MORE ....VISIT MY
" RAGGEDY HISTORY "
and my
" RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY " PAGE.
Gruelle claimed that two of his favorite poems by
James Whitcomb Riley
("The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphant
Annie")
had inspired the name for his 1915 patent design for Raggedy
Ann.
The earliest Raggedy Ann dolls
"documented" were offered by the
P.F. Volland
Co.
(None of Gruelle's original patented dolls were
documented)
The introduction of the "Cottage" Raggedy
Ann
( modeled after Gruelle's book illustrations)
was timed to coinside with the fall 1918 publication of Raggedy
Ann Stories.
They were intended to be sold as related merchandise
along with Gruelle's new book.
To learn more about the evolution of the Raggedy Ann doll through the years,as a variety of companys produced her .....I invite you to visit my Doll Chronology page, just click the link...
DOLL CHRONOLGY
Be sure to visit each of the Raggedy manufacturing companies listed below......you will find their links in the left-hand column.
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Volland Ann ~
1918 - 1935
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Exposition Ann ~
1935 - 1936
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Molly-'Es Ann ~
1935 - 1937
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Georgene Ann ~
1938 - 1963
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Knickerbocker ~ ~ Applause/Hasbro ~ ~ Russ Berrie ~
1963 - 1982 1883 - 2005 2005 - Present
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Currently my "reproduction" Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy dolls have been mainly of the Volland, Exposition, Molly-'Es & Georgene era......however, I have made a few Knickerbocker "style" for Special Orders. I also have created the Knickerbocker Beloved Belindy, Camel w/Wrinkled Knees & Raggedy Arthur...be sure to check them out on their INDIVIDUAL pages!!!
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Please Scroll Down to see Some of My "Re- Production" Ann Dolls....
I currently have a variety of "READY TO SHIP" Raggedy Ann dolls.
Some have the embroidered facial features with hand-looped hair, others have painted facial features with wigs
reminiscent of the Volland, Exposition, Molly-'Es, & Georgene,dolls of the past.
You may also SPECIAL ORDER an ANN or ANDY individually or as sets.
I have created a large variety of Raggedy Ann dolls .......
Be sure to visit my individual pages for each of my characters
.....and my DOLLS FOR SALE page to see exactly what I have in stock
READY TO SHIP !!!
I am open to any request!
The "SETS" are numbered so I prefer not to break up the pair.
Sizes range from 12 inch through 36" .
Approximately
25 various fabric choices are available!
Just visit my Available Fabrics page. and my Available Outfits page for ideas......
I MAY HAVE JUST WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR !!!
Also hair colors ranging from light blonde thru dark brown and black can be seen
on my Hair Colors page.
You can even choose your favorite Facial Features here!
I am always working on new reproduction Raggedys .....and new Raggedy "Characters"
So Check back often to
see New and Exciting additions!!!..... Visit my What's New and my "Coming Soon" pages....to find out what's going on at
NOT SO RAGGEDY ACRES !!!
I think that You will Agree :
Each of my dolls, take on a personality of their
own and seem to "come to life" as I add the finishing touches.....
Each will add that one-of-a-kind distinction
to your Collection
and become an Heirloom Quality Collectible Treasure
for your family for Generations to come!
To Learn more about ALL of the Raggedy Characters..............Click on their Link in the left-hand column.
Click on each picture to ENLARGE !!
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