What is the Value of Porcelain Raggetyann and Andy Dolls?

Most everyone knows who Raggetyann and Andy are. These charming dolls are a beloved piece of Americana. If you have a porcelain Raggetyann and Andy dolls collection, you may be wondering about their value. These dolls can range in price from a little to a lot. If your dolls are old or you feel they have serious value, you should see an antiques appraiser for a professional appraisal of their worth. Many people cherish their Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and wouldn't sell them for any amount of money.

The history of Raggedy Ann and Andy begins in 1915 when an artist and cartoonist named John Gruelle found an old doll in his attic, drew a face on it and gave it to his daughter. After seeing how much she loved it, he applied for a patent. Raggedy Ann became the heroine of stories beloved by children everywhere. These dolls skyrocketed in popularity. Legend has it that the first dolls contained an actual candy heart. Around 1920, Gruelle created her brother named Raggedy Andy. He gave boys a way to enjoy the wonderful Raggedy world.

While the majority of Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls are fabric, there were porcelain dolls released in the 1970s. To this day, you can find porcelain dolls modeled after this pair in a variety of specialty stores. There are even porcelain keychain sized dolls which make a cute addition to any collection. As you may already be aware, the Internet is the best place to find these dolls. You can find dolls from all time periods and of course, plenty of porcelain dolls as well. Porcelain is a clay that is made hard by firing it at very high temperatures. Bisque is the most commonly used porcelain material for dolls.

Porcelain Raggetyann and Andy dolls should be kept in a safe place to keep them from getting broken. A glass display case is the perfect way to store your porcelain collectibles. If you have a lighted curio cabinet, you can put your porcelain collectibles in there. Keep all boxes, tags and literature that comes with your doll. If you ever want to sell your porcelain doll, this original material will help it retain the most value. Even if you don't plan to sell your doll, the box can be used for storage if you ever need to pack your dolls away.



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