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Teddy Bear

1906-1910 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This teddy has the classic features of a German bear. It has long limbs, a pointy muzzle and a hump on the back. There are no distinguishing marks so we do not know who made it but it was probably either Steiff or Bing. The bear has been well looked after but also well loved. There is a worn patch of plush on its nose and the stuffing in the middle has become loose.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stuffed and sewn mohair plush
Brief description
Cloth, German, Steiff or Bing, 1906-1910
Physical description
Short cinnamon mohair plush fully jointed teddy bear with felt paw pads. The eyes are boot button and the nose and mouth are stitched with black wool. The wood wool stuffing has become loose around the bear's middle.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Z. N. Ziegler
Subjects depicted
Summary
This teddy has the classic features of a German bear. It has long limbs, a pointy muzzle and a hump on the back. There are no distinguishing marks so we do not know who made it but it was probably either Steiff or Bing. The bear has been well looked after but also well loved. There is a worn patch of plush on its nose and the stuffing in the middle has become loose.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.10-1970

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Record createdNovember 6, 2003
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