Teddy Bear
1930s (manufactured)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Miniature Schuco bears were manufactured by the German company Schreyer & Company. This unique range of little bears with an internal frame made up of metal plates, was first introduced in 1924 and continued to be made right through to the firm's demise in the late 1970s. Originally made as freebies as a publicity gimmick, the first miniature bears were known as the Piccolo range and were 9cm to 15cm in height. The very early 1920s examples had felt feet and paws, a design that was discontinued in the 1930s.
In 1957, these little bears were reintroduced as the Talisman range in two sizes, 7cm and 9cm. Pandas were added in the 1950s to the blond, hazelnut, light brown and gold colours already used.
In 1957, these little bears were reintroduced as the Talisman range in two sizes, 7cm and 9cm. Pandas were added in the 1950s to the blond, hazelnut, light brown and gold colours already used.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Mohair and glass |
| Brief description | Miniature teddy bear/scent bottle made in Germany by Schuco in the 1930s |
| Physical description | A small orange mohair teddy bear with straight limbs and jointed arms and legs. The head is removable and inside the body is a glass vial with stopper. The head covers the stopper when attached. The interior of the arms and legs is a hard material, possibly metal. The nose and mouth are stitched in black thread and the eyes are tiny pieces of black glass. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Yvonne Gordon |
| Object history | The bear originally belonged to the donor's mother, Grace Gordon, nee O'Connor, b.1904 |
| Summary | Miniature Schuco bears were manufactured by the German company Schreyer & Company. This unique range of little bears with an internal frame made up of metal plates, was first introduced in 1924 and continued to be made right through to the firm's demise in the late 1970s. Originally made as freebies as a publicity gimmick, the first miniature bears were known as the Piccolo range and were 9cm to 15cm in height. The very early 1920s examples had felt feet and paws, a design that was discontinued in the 1930s. In 1957, these little bears were reintroduced as the Talisman range in two sizes, 7cm and 9cm. Pandas were added in the 1950s to the blond, hazelnut, light brown and gold colours already used. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.141-2009 |
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| Record created | January 7, 2010 |
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