![]() ![]() One of the most controversial things you will see in this book is an illustration of a black mammy raggedy ann doll. The Raggedy Ann doll is often found as a symbol used by and for the anti-vaccination movement. John Gruelle became an advocate of non-vaccination at that time. ![]() Many disagreed and said she really died of a heart condition. What is sad is that she died because at school she was given the small pox shot without their consent. :Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story " was published in 1929 and acted as a memorial to her. ![]() This book was the first book to include the character which in real lie was his beloved daughter, Marcella. He would make up adventures and stories for her. Unfortunately she was in poor health so he entertained her with a cloth doll she found in the attic. What a wonderful history behind these books too! Johnny Gruelle who actually illustrated for Grimms fairy tale books, had a daughter he loved with all his heart. This is a 1929 first edition of Marcella. ![]()
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