Date:1910 - 1920 (c.)
Description:The Teddy Bear is named after President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the 26th President of the USA. In 1902, while hunting, he refused to shoot a young bear. A cartoon of this episode appeared in newspapers, and the bear became associated with the President. Shortly afterwards, Teddy Bears became a children's toy. This early bear was made in Germany by the firm of Steiff. It is made of mohair plush.
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This early doll has a wooden head and jointed body, with leather arms. The head ...
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The Teddy Bear is named after President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the 26th President of the USA. In ...
Early bears often have a humped back and pointed muzzle. Later bears are a different shape.
Steiff bears have a small trademark button on their left ears.
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