Raggedy Ann, and her equally spirited rag brother, Raggedy Andy are the world's best-known and most adored rag dolls. Designed and patented in 1915 by cartoonist-illustrator-author Johnny Gruelle, the Raggedys weren't ever simply dolls. They were literary characters as well, possessing attributes and outlooks reflecting trustworthiness, kindness, and spunk. Raggedy Ann's creation set the stage for the legends.