This is a post that has been in the making for a while, as I am interested in all kinds of dolls. I have recently become enthralled with the charm of Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls and their stories. I have acquired two vintage books and I have had the Mattel Tommy & Kelly storybook Raggedy Ann & Andy doll set, as well as the Applause 12 inch doll that both belonged to my mother, seen below.
I got even more interested after watching some of Rachel Hoffmans' Videos on her Youtube channel. Large Raggedy Ann and Andy Doll History with Jonathan Green VIDEO
These videos and Rachels channel have helped me look at these charming dolls in a different way and understand why my mother loved them, for their silliness and charm.
The stories of Johnny Gruelle are whimsical and fun, and take me back to when as a child a box became a house, a tree became a fort, and so on. Marcella is like any little girl who sees her toys as friends. I hope you will embark on embracing Raggedy Ann and Andy in a small way and read their stories.
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