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Teddy Bear Muff

1970s (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This mohair teddybear muff was made in England by Merrythought in the 1970s, and was popular with children when it was first made. The body is white, unlike previous muffs made by Merrythought, and the rope is white too.
Merrythought have been an extremely successful company since they were established in 1930, and the same family are still in control. Their success is, in part, due to their continued commitment to their original style of manufacturing.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mohair with stitched detailing
Brief description
Mohair teddy bear muff/purse made in England by Merrythought in the 1970s, rope handle attached
Physical description
Ochre teddy bear made from mohair, with brown and black button eyes, and a stitched nose and mouth. The body of the bear is a longer, white mohair, and there is a white zip in the back of the body, horizontal. On the four paws are patches of darker brown. The label for the company is at the bottom of the back of the muff. The lining inside is pink
Dimensions
  • Length: 30cm
  • Body width: 20cm
Summary
This mohair teddybear muff was made in England by Merrythought in the 1970s, and was popular with children when it was first made. The body is white, unlike previous muffs made by Merrythought, and the rope is white too.
Merrythought have been an extremely successful company since they were established in 1930, and the same family are still in control. Their success is, in part, due to their continued commitment to their original style of manufacturing.
Collection
Accession number
B.110-2012

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Record createdFebruary 27, 2013
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