Teddy Bear
1980s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
1. teddy bear of light brown mohair; jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips; brown and black glass eyes; nose and mouth embroidered with black threads; paw pads a matching flannelette. To the right pad is sewn a green and yellow woven cloth label - MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HARRODS BY MERRYTHOUGHT ENGLAND. Sewn under the right arm is a printed white label - Contents All New Materials Reg No. PA 168. Conforms to British Safety Standards. Merrythought Made in England. On the other side of the label are the cleaning instructions.
2. cream ribbon tied around neck
2. cream ribbon tied around neck
Object details
| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Plush |
| Brief description | Teddy Bear; English; 1980s |
| Physical description | 1. teddy bear of light brown mohair; jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips; brown and black glass eyes; nose and mouth embroidered with black threads; paw pads a matching flannelette. To the right pad is sewn a green and yellow woven cloth label - MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HARRODS BY MERRYTHOUGHT ENGLAND. Sewn under the right arm is a printed white label - Contents All New Materials Reg No. PA 168. Conforms to British Safety Standards. Merrythought Made in England. On the other side of the label are the cleaning instructions. 2. cream ribbon tied around neck |
| Dimensions | Height: 12in |
| Marks and inscriptions | two labels; one attached to base of right foot; the other to the right side under arm |
| Object history | belonged to the donor, 1937-1992; see B 387-1992 |
| Production | Made by: Merrythought, Ironbridge Shropshire; made for Harrods of London England |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.397:1,2-1993 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2000 |
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