Exposition Doll and Toy Co.
In 1935, Johnny entered into an agreement with the Exposition Doll & Toy Mfg, Co. Instead of the home made look of the early
dolls, Gruelle had aged Raggedy Ann in the newer graphics. These graphics of the newer, cartoon creature formed the basis of
the Exposition Raggedy Ann's new look. Exposition stopped producing the dolls in early 1936 as the legal dispute between
Gruelle and Molly-es heated up. Fearing reprisals from the very popular Mollye Co, retailers did not purchase the Exposition
Raggedy Ann, preferring to wait until the battle was settled. Eventually the Supreme Court decide that Mollye's dolls were
violating the patent and production ceased. Unfortunately it was to late for the now defunct Exposition Doll and Toy Mfg, Co.
making this one of the rarest Raggedies.
dolls, Gruelle had aged Raggedy Ann in the newer graphics. These graphics of the newer, cartoon creature formed the basis of
the Exposition Raggedy Ann's new look. Exposition stopped producing the dolls in early 1936 as the legal dispute between
Gruelle and Molly-es heated up. Fearing reprisals from the very popular Mollye Co, retailers did not purchase the Exposition
Raggedy Ann, preferring to wait until the battle was settled. Eventually the Supreme Court decide that Mollye's dolls were
violating the patent and production ceased. Unfortunately it was to late for the now defunct Exposition Doll and Toy Mfg, Co.
making this one of the rarest Raggedies.
