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.
General Knowledge
Inventions
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
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.