Raggedy Ann & Andy Radio (Packaging)
Decorative Art / Commercial Product Design (Transistor Radio with Printed Cardboard Packaging) • Manufactured for Intoport Development Co. Inc. based on characters created by Johnny Gruelle
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Commercial Pop / Kitsch Americana
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on corrugated cardboard; electronic transistor components with plastic housing
Creation Period
Circa 1973
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 8 x 2 inches; square format packaging
Subject Description
Depiction of Raggedy Ann and Andy characters in their iconic yarn-hair and patchwork attire, positioned as walking. Includes iconic 'I LOVE YOU' heart logo.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the primary carton shows significant structural compromise and surface wear
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $45
Auction Estimate
$15 - $30
Provenance History
Mass-produced consumer electronic; licensed through The Bobbs-Merrill Co. Inc. New York (1973 copyright visible)
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 1970s licensing boom for the Johnny Gruelle characters and the miniaturization of consumer electronics (transistor technology)
Notable Features
Includes specific product details: Solid State, Model No. 186, and references to the Intoport Development Co. and Bobbs-Merrill Company copyright
Condition Issues
Significant tearing on the front panel reaching into the central illustration; crushed corner on the top right; general foxing and yellowing of the white cardstock; moisture damage on the bottom edge
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free archival storage box; keep in a low-humidity environment to prevent further cardboard deterioration