Not on display

Teddy Bear

1970-1975 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large teddy bear of golden mohair plush with linen paw pads. The nose and mouth are stitched with black wool. The eyes are orange and black plastic. The head and limbs are jointed. The bear is solidly stuffed.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
The exterior is mohair plush stitched together. The paw pads are linen stitched to the limbs. The plastic eyes are locked in and the nose hand stitched with wool. The interior is stuffed with soft material.
Brief description
Mohair plush teddy bear made in England by Merrythought Limited in 1973
Physical description
Large teddy bear of golden mohair plush with linen paw pads. The nose and mouth are stitched with black wool. The eyes are orange and black plastic. The head and limbs are jointed. The bear is solidly stuffed.
Dimensions
  • Height: 81.3cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Merrythought Ironbridge Shrops Made in England (Label; English; Sole of left foot)
Credit line
Given by Miss Phyllis Wright
Object history
The bear was bought by the donor when an adult because she had never had a teddy bear as a child.

Historical significance: The bear is an example of Merrythought's traditional range which the company has manufactured from its inception in 1931 up to the present.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Associated object
Bibliographic reference
Axe, John, The Magic of Merrythought, Cumberland, Maryland: Hobby House Press, Inc., 1986
Collection
Accession number
B.325-1998

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Record createdMarch 23, 1999
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