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Fozzie Bear

Teddy Bear
1980s (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fozzie Bear is one of the main Muppet characters created by Jim Henson (1936-1990). Fozzie is an orange, particularly fuzzy bear who works as a stand-up comic and came to prominence during the run of the television programme, The Muppet Show (1976-1981). It proved a cult show popular with both children and adults. Subsequent spin-off merchandise became best sellers and the Fisher Price Fozzie was one of the most popular.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFozzie Bear (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
stitched and stuffed nylon plush
Brief description
Plush Fozzie Bear soft toy made in Mexico by Fisher Price in the 1980s
Physical description
Unjointed bear of orange fur in a standing position. Around the neck is a white bow tie with pink spots. The figure wears a brown plastic hat and has brown plastic eyes with purple lids. The nose is large, pink and bulbous. The ears are small and the insides are a slightly different colour and the fur is smoother. The mouth is closed and smiling. The hands have thumbs. The stuffing is soft but firm. There is a label sewn into the upper left leg.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34cm
Production typeMass produced
Summary
Fozzie Bear is one of the main Muppet characters created by Jim Henson (1936-1990). Fozzie is an orange, particularly fuzzy bear who works as a stand-up comic and came to prominence during the run of the television programme, The Muppet Show (1976-1981). It proved a cult show popular with both children and adults. Subsequent spin-off merchandise became best sellers and the Fisher Price Fozzie was one of the most popular.
Collection
Accession number
B.106-2012

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Record createdOctober 16, 2012
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