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Blaze Bear

Teddy Bear
2002 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blaze Bear is the official mascot of the Fire Fighters Charity, previously known as the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. The fund was originally set up during the Second World War using money sent from the United States and other countries to help support the families of London firefighters. It has since become a national charitable organisation.


Object details

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Object type
TitleBlaze Bear (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Stitched and stuffed nylon plush
Brief description
Nylon plush dressed bear, Blaze Bear, made in China for the Fire Fighters Charity in 2002
Physical description
Pale brown plush unjointed bear in a standing position. It is wearing removable clothes and is dressed like a firefighter in a dark blue jacket and trousers with reflective white stripes and a yellow helmet cap secured under the chin with a black elastic band.
The nose is stitched and the eyes are black and brown plastic. There is a paper label attached to the bears front. The figure is stuffed with polyester fibre.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by the Fire Fighters Charity
Summary
Blaze Bear is the official mascot of the Fire Fighters Charity, previously known as the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund. The fund was originally set up during the Second World War using money sent from the United States and other countries to help support the families of London firefighters. It has since become a national charitable organisation.
Collection
Accession number
B.123-2012

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Record createdJune 11, 2013
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