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Teddy Bear

1980s (made)
Place of origin

1. teddy bear of gold mohair with the paw pads of brown wool; eyes brown and black glass; mouth and nose embroidered with black threads. Jointed at the neck; shoulders and hips. There are the remains of a white label which was sewn to the bottom of the bear.
2. red ribbon tied around the neck.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teddy Bear
  • Teddy Bear
Materials and techniques
plush, wool, ribbon
Brief description
Teddy Bear; English; 1980s
Physical description
1. teddy bear of gold mohair with the paw pads of brown wool; eyes brown and black glass; mouth and nose embroidered with black threads. Jointed at the neck; shoulders and hips. There are the remains of a white label which was sewn to the bottom of the bear.
2. red ribbon tied around the neck.
DimensionsHeight: 8½in
Object history
belonged to the donor, 1937-1992; see B 387-1993
Production
Made by: label has been cut away but the bear is very similar to ones by Merrythought
England
Collection
Accession number
B.394:1-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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