Whitie
Teddy Bear
ca. 1907 (manufactured)
ca. 1907 (manufactured)
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This is an early example of a Steiff bear. Its long slender limbs, pointed muzzle and slight hump on the back are all typical of a Steiff bear of this age and type. This bear is called Whitie and is made from white mohair, which is quite unusual. The bear has worn a little girl's dress for many years and has had many repairs.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Whitie (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stuffed and sewn mohair plush |
| Brief description | White mohair plush teddy bear made in Germany by Steiff about 1907 |
| Physical description | White mohair plush fully jointed teddy bear. The eyes are black boot button and the nose, mouth and claws stitched with black wool. The stuffing is wood wool. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Edwards |
| Summary | This is an early example of a Steiff bear. Its long slender limbs, pointed muzzle and slight hump on the back are all typical of a Steiff bear of this age and type. This bear is called Whitie and is made from white mohair, which is quite unusual. The bear has worn a little girl's dress for many years and has had many repairs. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | MISC.566-1984 |
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| Record created | November 6, 2003 |
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