Raggedy Ann and Andy: Perennial Collector Favorites

Have you ever wondered why Raggedy Ann and Andy are such perennial collector favorites? I had reason to contemplate this recently when a local family brought me 10 vintage Raggedy Ann and Andys, including several Georgene Anns and Andys and a very old Beloved Belindy to appraise. I try to answer the question of WHY such simple cloth dolls have captured the hearts of collectors for over 75 years in The Enduring Charm of Raggedy Ann and Andy.