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honestmuzz

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Any Teddy Lovers????
« on: February 26, 2010, 05:31:47 am »
I have been trying to find an answer to - where did my teddy come from???
He is stuffed with wood shavings hand stitched after stuffing very very very worn and missing his eyes but i would assume they were glass he has no tags or markings felt from feet looks worn off and just remenants on paws CAN ANYONE HELP ME??

hosman321

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Re: Any Teddy Lovers????
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2010, 05:42:48 am »
While I don't have anything informative to say about this guy, I just wanted to say that's he's amazing! So classic, so comforting and so well loved. I hope someone with experience writes soon!

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Re: Any Teddy Lovers????
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2010, 08:37:32 am »

talesofthesevenseas

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Re: Any Teddy Lovers????
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2010, 11:28:15 am »
I think what you have there is a very nice mohair Teddy bear. It is very similar to my grandmothers. My grandmother was born in 1906 and it belonged to her as a little girl, I think yours would fit into about the same time period, early 1900's. (Someone with expertise on this please confirm/deny for me, thanks!)

Teddy bears became popular after President Teddy Roosevelt, who was infamous for his sport hunting, ordered the mercy shooting of a wounded  bear cub. "Teddy bears" became an instant hit and still "bear" his name.

Your Teddy is WONDERFUL!! Love it!



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