#235

American Cloth "Raggedy Andy" by Georgene Novelties
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$1,200
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Description
18" (46 cm.) All-cloth doll with flat-dimensional face,black shoe-button flat eyes,four lashes under each eye,tiny red accent dots,thin line brows and mouth with red oval center,blushed cheeks,red triangle nose with thick black outline,brownish/red worsted wool hair,stitch-jointed arms and legs,red and white sewn-on striped stockings and black stitched shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Johnny GruelleÞs own Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls,Trademark Reg. US Patent Off. Copyright 1918 & 1920 by John B. Gruelle/Georgene Novelties... (cloth label). Comments: Georgene Novelties,circa 1940. Value Points: pristine condition of Andy,wearing his original cotton shirt and blue pants with white tin buttons,black bow tie,matching cap.