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Along with other famous stuffed bear and rabbit friends, The Roosevelt Bears, Pooh, Velveteen Rabbit, Peter, and Brer Rabbit, the Teddy Bear has become a true symbol of childhood.


Detail of Mister Cooper by Lora Soling


styles :   Fully jointed, stick bears, dolly “eskimo” bears, electric eye, mechanical, yes-no, purses, muffs, miniatures, roly polys, tumblers, open mouth, skittle sets, perfume bottle or compact bears, dressed or undressed.

& materials :   A bear’s fur may be Mohair, plush, rayon, wool, alpaca or cotton. Stuffing: excelsior, poly, cotton, wool or pellets. Eyes: hand blown glass or shoebuttons. Foot pads: wool felt, leather or oil cloth. Wooden joints with screws or cotter pins. He may have a voice box growler or squeaker.

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Teddy Bears by Lora Soling