Raggedy Ann's Garden
by Nava Thompson
Title
Raggedy Ann's Garden
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken by Nava Jo Thompson of Raggedy Ann Doll in antique chair in the summer garden. This would be a friendly, bright and cheerful piece for a child's room............Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll and he drew a face on it. From his bookshelf, he pulled a book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley, and combined the names of two poems, "The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphant Annie." He said, "Why don’t we call her Raggedy Ann?"..............................Marcella died at age 13 after being vaccinated at school for smallpox without her parents' consent. Authorities blamed a heart defect, but her parents blamed the vaccination. Gruelle became an opponent of vaccination, and the Raggedy Ann doll was used as a symbol by the anti-vaccination movement.......Raggedy Ann dolls were originally handmade. Later, PF Volland, a Gruelle book publisher, made the dolls. In 1935 Volland ceased operation and Ann and Andy were made under Gruelle's permission by Exposition Dolls, and without permission (during legal limbo) by MollyE's Dolls, resulting in Gruelle v (Mollye) Goldman.
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September 8th, 2012
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Comments (18)
Doug Kreuger
What a Delightful Garden Scene, Nava, and a Perfect entry for the current WFS In-House Smiles Contest! Good Luck! L&F PS: RA has a lot around her to smile about! (-:
Nava Thompson replied:
Thank you Doug----:) for the encouragement in the WFS 'smile' contest. RA is ready for the spring flowers again--and the warm summer sunshine. She is determined to keep smiling through the winter. ha ha
Nikolyn McDonald
Congratulations on your tie for 3rd place in the recent Show Us Your Dolls contest. Who doesn't love and respond to Raggedy Ann? I love the very cheerful garden setting here.
Nava Thompson replied:
Nikolyn---thank you very much---:) appreciate your thoughts about the Raggedy Ann.
Meryl Goudey
All grown up, yet my mom mailed me a package, years back, of a Raggedy Ann and Andy doll- one side smile, but when turned around, they were sleeping! V/f
Nava Thompson replied:
Meryl--I think that is a wonderful story---and amazing that you found this Raggedy Ann today to remind you of a wonderful memory. :) Thank you for the visit and v/f!
Marilyn Smith
This is so spectacular Nava! I used to sew dolls for my granddaughters so this is a special one. v/f
Deb Halloran
Nava, This is so cute! Congratulations on your second place win in the Dolls contest. vtd
Nava Jo Thompson
Claude--I am happy to have 'Raggedy Ann's Garden' featured in 'Wall art for children's rooms'! Thank you--
Nava Jo Thompson
Randy--thank you! 'Raggedy Ann' is happy for the feature in Wisconsin Flowers and scenery.
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