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In 1946 Georgene manufactured the third version of their Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. This version is known as the “Silsby” Ann and Andy. When Myrtle Gruelle remarried, Georgene changed their tag to use her new name, Myrtle Gruelle Silsby. These dolls are very rare because this tag was only used for a short time (the marriage did not last long). They dropped the Silsby name on the tags in 1947. The face was changed to a very sweet young look. The shoe button eyes were lowered, nose was smaller with curved sides and the mouth had a pronounced curve which ended just below the eyes. This face just makes you smile! The wig was still orange cotton yarn that was sewn on and the outfits now had white collars. Ann’s collars had two rows of red stitching and Andy sported a blue ribbon that turned purple with age. There were still some unusual variations such as narrow and wide blue striped legs and the very rare vertical striped legs. These early to mid 1940′s�Georgenes are among the most prized by today’s Raggedy Ann collectors.
