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Teddy bear
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Teddy bear
- Place of origin:
Ironbridge (manufactured)
- Date:
1970-1975 (manufactured)
- Artist/Maker:
Merrythought Limited (manufacturers)
- Materials and Techniques:
The exterior is mohair plush stitched together. The paw pads are linen stitched to the limbs. The plastic eyes are locked in and the nose hand stitched with wool. The interior is stuffed with soft material.
- Credit Line:
Given by Miss Phyllis Wright
- Museum number:
B.325-1998
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Large teddy bear of golden mohair plush with linen paw pads. The nose and mouth are stitched with black wool. The eyes are orange and black plastic. The head and limbs are jointed. The bear is solidly stuffed.
Place of Origin
Ironbridge (manufactured)
Date
1970-1975 (manufactured)
Artist/maker
Merrythought Limited (manufacturers)
Materials and Techniques
The exterior is mohair plush stitched together. The paw pads are linen stitched to the limbs. The plastic eyes are locked in and the nose hand stitched with wool. The interior is stuffed with soft material.
Marks and inscriptions
Merrythought
Ironbridge Shrops
Made in England
Label; English; Sole of left foot
Dimensions
Height: 81.3 cm
Object history note
The bear was bought by the donor when an adult because she had never had a teddy bear as a child.
Historical significance: The bear is an example of Merrythought's traditional range which the company has manufactured from its inception in 1931 up to the present.
Descriptive line
Mohair plush teddy bear made in England by Merrythought Limited in 1973
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Axe, John, The Magic of Merrythought, Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc., 1986
Production Note
Reason For Production: Retail
Materials
Mohair; Linen; Wool; Padding (material)
Techniques
Stitching; Stitching; Stuffing
Categories
Soft toys
Production Type
Mass produced
Collection
Museum of Childhood