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Teddy Bear

1950s-1960s (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Teddy bears from Eastern Europe tend to have a different look to those from the West. Their design is often chunky because they have been stuffed very solidly and they can be quite heavy. The facial features tend to be quite small in comparison to the size of the head which sometimes results in a stern expression.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood wool covered in sewn fur fabric
Brief description
Golden brown teddy bear made in Poland in the 1950s/60s
Physical description
Golden brown bear with jointed head, shoulders and hips. Lighter pads on all 4 paws with claws sewn from black thread. Orange glass eyes with black pupils. Black thread sewn on to form nose and mouth. Orange ribbon tied around the bear's neck.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44cm
Summary
Teddy bears from Eastern Europe tend to have a different look to those from the West. Their design is often chunky because they have been stuffed very solidly and they can be quite heavy. The facial features tend to be quite small in comparison to the size of the head which sometimes results in a stern expression.
Collection
Accession number
B.14-2006

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Record createdJuly 25, 2007
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