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Teddy bear - Whitie

Whitie

  • Object:

    Teddy bear

  • Place of origin:

    Germany (manufactured)

  • Date:

    ca. 1907 (manufactured)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Steiff (manufacturer)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Stuffed and sewn mohair plush

  • Credit Line:

    Given by Mrs Edwards

  • Museum number:

    MISC.566-1984

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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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.

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.

Place of Origin

Germany (manufactured)

Date

ca. 1907 (manufactured)

Artist/maker

Steiff (manufacturer)

Materials and Techniques

Stuffed and sewn mohair plush

Dimensions

Height: 51 cm

Descriptive line

White mohair plush teddy bear made in Germany by Steiff about 1907

Categories

Children & Childhood; Dolls & Toys

Production Type

Mass produced

Collection code

MoC

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