Classic dolls (U.S. patents): State the year the Raggedy Ann doll was patented. Full question: When was the Raggedy Ann doll patented by its creator, Johnny Gruelle? Choose the correct year.

Difficulty: Easy

1915
1918
1920
1905

Correct Answer: 1915

Explanation:

Given data

Subject: Raggedy Ann doll patent.
Inventor/author: Johnny Gruelle.

Timeline
Johnny Gruelle received a U.S. patent for the Raggedy Ann doll in 1915. The first Raggedy Ann Stories book followed in 1918, popularizing the character.

Common pitfalls
Confusing the 1918 storybook publication with the earlier patent date.

Final Answer
1915.

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