In 1974 Hallmark Cards, Inc. marketed party goods and other paper products with the Raggedy Ann theme. Among the most collectible of these items is the series of 5 1/2" soft stuffed dolls. The series consisted of Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and Henny. It was the first time since the early Volland days that there was an Uncle Clem manufactured and it was the first time ever that there was a Henny. Beloved Belindy was no longer Raggedy's Mammy character, but was now a little girl with a calico green dress. All of these characters were derived from the numerous Raggedy Ann story books by Johnny Gruelle. Hallmark obtained the license for Raggedy Ann and Andy from the Knickerbocker Toy Co. while the other members of the series were licensed right from the Bobbs Merrill Co. I have pictured a 1974 Hallmark & Bobbs Merrill kaleidoscope with the very same series pictured. These items are considered hard to find and quite desirable among Raggedy Ann collectors.
I have 2 1974 The Bobbs Merill Co. Inc. Raggedy Ann and Andy Sewing Cards , still in the package.Do you know of anyone that may be interested in these?
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In 1974 Hallmark Cards, Inc. marketed party goods and other paper products with the Raggedy Ann theme. Among the most collectible of these items is the series of 5 1/2" soft stuffed dolls. The series consisted of Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and Henny. It was the first time since the early Volland days that there was an Uncle Clem manufactured and it was the first time ever that there was a Henny. Beloved Belindy was no longer Raggedy's Mammy character, but was now a little girl with a calico green dress. All of these characters were derived from the numerous Raggedy Ann story books by Johnny Gruelle. Hallmark obtained the license for Raggedy Ann and Andy from the Knickerbocker Toy Co. while the other members of the series were licensed right from the Bobbs Merrill Co. I have pictured a 1974 Hallmark & Bobbs Merrill kaleidoscope with the very same series pictured. These items are considered hard to find and quite desirable among Raggedy Ann collectors.