Who was the father of Raggedy Ann?
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John Barton Gruelle was the creator of the children's book characters, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. He was raised in the Midwest and obtained a patent on the Raggedy Ann doll in 1915. A book about the doll was published by Volland in 1918 and in 1920 Raggedy Andy entered the storyline.
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
Biography, Children's literature authors, Children's writers, Gruelle, Johnny
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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Collectors find Matchbox toys matchless
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The small cast-metal vehicles known as Matchbox cars have been collectors' items since they first appeared in 1948. A history of Matchbox manufacturer Lesney Products, founded by Leslie Smith and Rodney Smith, is presented.
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
Games, toys, and children's vehicles, History, Collections and collecting, Automobiles, Model, Model cars, Matchbox Toys (USA) Ltd., Lesney Products and Co.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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