Not on display

Teddy Bear

1980s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

1. teddy bear of light brown mohair; jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips; brown and black glass eyes; nose and mouth embroidered with black threads; paw pads a matching flannelette. To the right pad is sewn a green and yellow woven cloth label - MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HARRODS BY MERRYTHOUGHT ENGLAND. Sewn under the right arm is a printed white label - Contents All New Materials Reg No. PA 168. Conforms to British Safety Standards. Merrythought Made in England. On the other side of the label are the cleaning instructions.
2. cream ribbon tied around neck

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teddy Bear
  • Teddy Bear
Materials and techniques
Plush
Brief description
Teddy Bear; English; 1980s
Physical description
1. teddy bear of light brown mohair; jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips; brown and black glass eyes; nose and mouth embroidered with black threads; paw pads a matching flannelette. To the right pad is sewn a green and yellow woven cloth label - MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR HARRODS BY MERRYTHOUGHT ENGLAND. Sewn under the right arm is a printed white label - Contents All New Materials Reg No. PA 168. Conforms to British Safety Standards. Merrythought Made in England. On the other side of the label are the cleaning instructions.
2. cream ribbon tied around neck
DimensionsHeight: 12in
Marks and inscriptions
two labels; one attached to base of right foot; the other to the right side under arm
Object history
belonged to the donor, 1937-1992; see B 387-1992
Production
Made by: Merrythought, Ironbridge Shropshire; made for Harrods of London
England
Collection
Accession number
B.397:1,2-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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