While some (if not all) of the original books have lapsed into the public domain, and can be used freely, the characters themselves may be protected as trademarks so you will have to do some further research depending on your intended use.
The original books are in the public domain, but Raggedy Ann is a registered trademark, which can be protected in perpetuity.
The character itself is protected by trademark.
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First produced in 1915, Raggedy Ann is in the public domain.
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 was released on: USA: 11 April 1941
Fido Fido belonged to Marcella, Raggedy Ann and Andy's "mistress" owner. Andy and Ann's dog's name is Raggedy Arthur.
The cast of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy - 1941 includes: Tommy Bupp as Raggedy Andy Pinto Colvig as Camel
Johnny Gruelle wrote stories with the characters Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy to comfort his daughter Marcella who was sick. Some of the stories included Marcella as the owner of Raggedy Ann and Andy.
Raggedy Ann was first introduced as a doll in 1915. It wasn't until 1918 that she was introduced in the book "The Raggedy Ann Stories". Raggedy Andy was introduced in 1920, in a sequel book, titled "The Raggedy Andy Stories".
Yes, Raggedy Ann was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2002. Raggedy Andy joined her in 2007
Raggedy Andy A sequel, Raggedy Andy Stories (1920) introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy, dressed in sailor suit and hat.
anti-vaccination movement Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella. Marcella died at age 13 after being vaccinated at school for smallpox without her parents' consent. Gruelle became an opponent of vaccination, and the Raggedy Ann doll was used as a symbol by the anti-vaccination movement.
My cousin has three different 'Raggedy Ann' dolls. This paper's edge is raggedy.
CBS Storybreak - 1985 Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees was released on: USA: 1988
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