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Teddy Bear

1976 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is one of Merrythought's traditional M series teddy bears. The company used the letters of its name to denote different types of bear. M was the first letter and was also the first type - the traditional bear. Merrythought use a colour of mohair plush called London gold. This bear is so special that it is made from super London gold mohair.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stuffed and sewn mohair plush
Brief description
Golden mohair plush teddy bear made by Merrythought in 1976
Physical description
Golden mohair plush fully jointed teddy bear with dark brown nylon paw pads. The eyes are brown and black plastic and the nose and mouth stitched with black wool. There is a red ribbon around the neck.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25.5cm
Production typeMass produced
Copy number
GM/10
Credit line
Given by B. I. Holmes, Esq.
Production
Reason For Production: Private
Summary
This is one of Merrythought's traditional M series teddy bears. The company used the letters of its name to denote different types of bear. M was the first letter and was also the first type - the traditional bear. Merrythought use a colour of mohair plush called London gold. This bear is so special that it is made from super London gold mohair.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.149-1976

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Record createdNovember 5, 2003
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