I've been collecting Raggedy Ann and Andy since I was a baby.  The story goes that my parents replaced my pacifier with a Raggedy Ann doll.   These are my original dolls (above) 50something years later.   As you can see, old and well loved - missing arm, taped up leg, tattered and torn but still smiling.

My collection is a combination of my actual childhood dolls and toys, things my grandmother found at the thrift store where she worked, presents from friends and family and lots of "goodies" I have found over the years.  

For several years I stepped away from collecting - most of my treasures were packed in the attic.  But, during the pandemic, I had a lot of time to myself and to think about what brought me joy other than my husband, family and friends.  Not to mention finding a few Facebook groups that have members that are just as crazy as I am about collecting!  It is through these groups that I have made some good friends - friends who understand the passion.

I hope you enjoy my collection as much as I do.