We have all had a favorite toy, a toy that, to this day holds a special place in our hearts. A tireless companion when we had no one else, we could tell them all our hopes and dreams without fear of ...

Fabric dolls are a direct descendant of the homemade rag doll, and no doll typifies the American image better than the red, white and blue smiling faces of Raggedy Ann and Andy. No one really knows ...

Johnny Gruelle found an ordinary rag doll in his parents' attic that sparked his creative juices, later becoming the inspiration for many stories to cheer his ailing daughter. In Raggedy Ann & Andy: A ...

Johnny Gruelle, creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, grew up in Indianapolis. The influential artists he grew up around undoubtedly inspired his own art. Learn more about the origins of this beloved doll ...