Posted 4 years ago
Shirley2417
(1 item)
Hello everyone, I am new to the group. I have had her for 40 years. My father passed her to me when I was a child and he passed away not too long after. I have always wanted to know information on her, or maybe purchase other ones. She is about 12 inches tall. If anyone can help me I would be very happy. Happy hunting everyone and have a great day.
HI, Shirley2417. :-)
I found more than a couple out there, but they were all painted slightly differently. This ebay listing for one of them give a wealth of detail that explains it:
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Vintage Craft Girl Holding Raggedy Ann Sculpture Figurine 1973 Ceramichrome
This item is a completed vintage Craft Figurine titled F0706 Bedtime and shows a big eyed girl holding a Raggedy Ann Doll. It was a from an original craft kit BisaweKITS by Ceramichrome, which is a subsidiary of the Tonka Corporation. It was copyrighted Ceramichrome Inc. 1973. Original Sculptures by Don A. Winton.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/303306113636
Here's a 1972 ceramics publication with a Ceramichrome ad on page 13 (they were located in Westminster, CA):
https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2015/06/ceramics_monthly_apr72_cei0472d.pdf
So if you want to see more like it, your search criteria should include one or more of the following strings: Ceramichrome, Tonka, F0706, Bedtime, 1973, or BisaweKITS.
OMG... Thank you so very much, this means so much to me, I can get her a sister to match now. You are so very helpful, I was gifted this in 1980. This is an amzing find to me. I will forever remember your kindness . Sending you many positive vibes and blessings Keramikos : )
Shirley2417, You're very welcome. :-)
FYI, using all of those search criteria might actually be counterproductive.
Using just "ceramichrome raggedy ann" in Google Images seems to work pretty well:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303306113636
https://www.ebay.com/itm/203469359045
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Rare-Vintage-Craft-Girl-Raggedy-Ann-Sculpture-Figurine-1973-Ceramichrome-/293499793227
Woops, here's another:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/193842074518
You are the best : ) keramikos
so helpful, wish you have a great weekend.
I purchased the dark brown hair one thanks to you, now she has a sister coming keramikos
Don't You love CW Shirley! keramikos is always so good at finding information on things, and then More information too! :^D I am Happy that You found out about Your Doll figurine, and able to purchase another similar to go with Yours! Talk to You soon, Bill :^)
Shirley2417, It's gratifying to be able to help somebody with something that has an emotional connection to their family. :-)
Here's an interesting piece on the artist (he apparently got a "cease and desist" letter from Disney company management when he was still a teenager, but old Walt stepped in to call off the legal dogs):
http://www.twinwinton.com/pictorical-guide-to-don-winton-figurines-page-2.html