Wonderful Raggedy Anns Book by Joyce Gerardi Rinehart

By Joyce Gerardi Rinehart

Whether you're a beginning or advanced collector, a nostalgia buff, or simply moved by Raggedy Ann and Andy smiles, you'll love this book. It is a peek into private collections from across the country, with dozens of collectors sharing their special "babies." More than 700 color photographs depict previously unpublished dolls and related items. For the first time, creative "concept Raggedys"-those outfitted in ethnic or occupational garb-are covered in depth, and Raggedys dressed for the holidays also make their appearance. Volland, Georgene, Knickerbocker, and Applause collectors will welcome the sections provided to help them date their dolls. These smiling Raggedy faces will entice you to read, reread, and refer to this volume again and again. The dozens of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, books, and collectibles pictured here will have you heading out on a Raggedy search, want list in hand.

Paperback, 8 1/2" x 11", 729 color photos, 200 pages.

Contents:

Part One - Dolls
1. Gruelle Family Dolls
2. P.F. Volland Dolls
3. Exposition Doll and Toy Company
4. American Toy and Novelty Mfg. Co.
5. Molly'es Doll Outfitters, Inc.
6. Georgene Novelties Inc.
7. Knickerbocker Toy Company
8. Hallmark Cards Inc.
9. The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc.
10. Hasbro-Playskool, Hasbro-Kenner
11. Applause Inc.
12. Other Manufacturers
13. Black Raggedys and Beloved Belindy
14. Cloth Raggedy Friends
15. Cut 'N' Stuff Pillow Dolls
16. Concept Raggedys
17. Raggedys in Holiday Dress
18. Other Handmade Raggedys
19. Non-Cloth Raggedy Dolls

Part Two - Collectibles
20. Figurals
21. Books/Records/Videos
22. Paper Collectibles
23. Fabrics
24. Wall Hangings
25. Dining with Raggedy Ann and Andy

Part Three - Events & Information
26. Arcola's Annual Raggedy Ann Festival
27. Care and Display of Your Raggedys
28. For More Information