Robert the Doll: Robert the Doll is famous for being the scariest haunted doll in the world. Since 1994, he has been kept at the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West, Florida.
The doll looks like a little boy dressed as a sailor. His face appears worn and not entirely human. He has a small nose resembling a pinhole and shiny black eyes. In his lap, he holds his toy.
Many people believe that Robert has caused car accidents, broken bones, job loss, and even divorce. The doll, which is 118 years old, was a birthday present for Robert Eugene Otto from his grandfather. His grandfather bought the doll during a trip to Germany. Robert, also known as Gene, loved the doll so much that he named it after himself. He even made a room for the doll in the attic, complete with furniture, and gave him a teddy bear. Gener’s bond with Robert continued as he grew up.
Cori Convertito, the museum’s curator, described Gene’s relationship with the doll as unhealthy. She said he took the doll everywhere and talked about it as if it were alive, not just a doll.
Gene used to blame accidents and problems on the doll. People noticed strange things happening with the doll like it moving on its own, and they started avoiding Gene’s house.
After Gene died in 1974, Myrtle Reuter bought the house and became the new caretaker of Robert the Doll. Visitors to the house reported hearing footsteps in the attic and giggling sounds. Some even claimed that Robert’s expression changed when someone spoke ill of Gene while in his presence.
Later on, the doll was donated to the museum. Since Robert arrived there, many people have come to see the mischievous toy. He has been featured on a TV show, inspired a horror movie, and even has his own Wikipedia page and social media accounts.
Cori Convertito also discussed whether the doll is haunted or not. She said, “I don’t know. I don’t. I’ve never had a bad experience with him. I have never felt uncomfortable. It’s always been a very basic relationship. I have a job to do, and I go and do it.”
The museum discovered that Robert’s origins can be traced back to the Steiff Company. This is the same company that created the first Teddy Bear in honor of Theodore Roosevelt.
Surprisingly, the doll was not originally meant to be sold as a toy. Instead, it was made for a window display featuring clowns or jesters. So, Robert’s beginnings were quite different from what you might expect from a typical toy. Despite this, he has become one of the most famous and infamous dolls in the world.
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