Updated August 2011

Not So RaggedyAcres^TM
by Gayle Garbarino

~ Heirloom Quality Collectible Treasures ~

~ Letter from Andy's Mom ~

~ Designed and Created by Doll Artist -Gayle Garbarino ~

Straight from the Fairyland created by Johnny Gruelle in his delightful Raggedy Ann stories comes....." Raggedy Andy " the long lost brother of Raggedy Ann....a whimsical character doll that will steal your heart away!!.....Just one of the many Raggedy Character Dolls that I create!....WHY NOT COLLECT THEM ALL???...... Have a question? Just E-mail "Gayle" ......"Click Here"

Gruelle's
Raggedy Andy Stories.
starts out with this letter... Dated January 8, 1919 addressed to Johnny Gruelle:
Dear Johnny:           
When I saw your Raggedy Ann books and dolls
in a store near here,
I went right in and bought one of each,
and when I had read your
introduction to Raggedy Ann
I went right up to the old trunk in my own attic
and brought down the doll I am sending
you with this letter.
This doll belonged to my mother
and she played with it when a little girl.
She treasured it highly, I know, for she kept it until I came
and then she gave it to me.
The fun that we two have had together
I cannot begin to tell you, but often, like the little boy
who went out into the garden to eat worms
when all the world seemed blue and clouded,
this doll and I went out under the arbor and
had our little cry together.
I can still feel it's soft rag arms(as I used to imagine)
about me, and hear the words of comfort
(also imaginary)
that were whispered in my ear.
As you say in your Raggedy Ann book,
"
Fairyland must be filled with rag dolls, soft loppy rag dolls
who go through all the beautiful adventures found there,
nestling in the crook of a dimpled arm.

"I truly believe there is such a Fairyland
and that rag dolls were first made there,
or how else could they bring so much sunshine
into a child's life?
All the little girls of my acquaintance have your
Raggedy Ann book and doll,
and for the happiness you have brought to them
let me give to you the doll of all my dolls,
the doll I loved most dearly.
May it prove to you a gift from Fairyland,
bringing with it all the "wish come true"
that you may wish and, if possible, add to the sunshine
in your life.
My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy
and it was by this name that I have always known him.
Is it any wonder that I was surprised
when I saw the title of your book?
Introduce Raggedy Andy to Raggedy Ann, dear Johnny,
Let him share in the happiness of your household.
Sincerely yours,
     Raggedy Andy's "Mama."
And so it was, that Raggedy Ann and her long lost brother,
Raggedy Andy were reunited,
and we all came to know and love him too!

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Each Heirloom Quality Not So Raggedy Acres^TM Collectible Treasure is signed and dated on it's little "tush", and comes with my handmade,dated and numbered body-label sewn into the side seam..... and a hand-made heart-shaped hang tag (Making them more desirable as collectible heirlooms).

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