Johnny Gruelle, Creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy

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Pelican, 1993 - Antiques & Collectibles - 221 pages
For more than twenty years, Patricia Hall has collected and researched the life of artist, author, and toymaker, Johnny Gruelle--best known for his popular Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls. Hall's illustrated biography chronicles Gruelle's life and links the story of his famed rag dolls to world events. 85 pages of photographs (both color and black-and-white).

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Contents

Foreword
9
Richard Buckner Gruelle
23
Johnny and Myrtle Gruelle
47
Copyright

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About the author (1993)

Patricia Hall has written and lectured extensively on Johnny Gruelle and his contributions to American culture. Her collection of Gruelle's books, dolls, correspondence, original artwork, business records, and photographs is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Many of these photographs appear in Raggedy Ann and More: Johnny Gruelle's Dolls and Merchandise. Hall has also written an illustrated biography, Johnny Gruelle, Creator of Raggedy Ann and Andy, published by Pelican.