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Berg Tiere mit Herz

Teddy Bear
1930s - 1950s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Blond mohair which has been clipped. It is jointed at the shoulders and hips but not at the neck. Eyes are brown and black beads and the nose is embroidered with black threads. To the chest is attached a brass heart shape, enamelled red on one side. On the other side are stamped the words BERG TIERE mit HERZ (mountain animals with heart).

Object details

Object type
TitleBerg Tiere mit Herz (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
plush, beads, cotton threads, brass
Brief description
Teddy Bear; Austrian, Berg, 1930s/50s
Physical description
Blond mohair which has been clipped. It is jointed at the shoulders and hips but not at the neck. Eyes are brown and black beads and the nose is embroidered with black threads. To the chest is attached a brass heart shape, enamelled red on one side. On the other side are stamped the words BERG TIERE mit HERZ (mountain animals with heart).
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
metal heart sewn to chest; enamelled red on one side lettering on the other side
Object history
belonged to the donor, 1937-1992; see B 387-1993
Collection
Accession number
B.390-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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