Teddy bear
Golden Bear Products Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1990 - circa 2000
Materials
Fake fur, cotton and stuffing
Measurements
190 mm (length); 144 mm (width); 190 mm (height)
Place of origin
Telford TF1 4EY
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663492
Summary
A 'Little Bear' teddy bear from the 'Old Bear And Friends' story books by Jane Hissey. He is a small light brown bear with two plastic orange eyes with black pupils. He has two ears, and a black stitched nose and mouth, made of cotton. His fur is light brown and has a bobbly texture. His two arms and two legs are jointed to the torso, meaning they can be moved and put into position. His paws on the bottom of his legs are formed by pads of material, one on either leg, of a light brown colour, lighter than that of his fur. He is wearing a red pair of baggy trousers, characteristic of 'Little Bear'. The colouring of the red trousers is uneven due to wear and possible exposure to light - the back of his trousers and the material between his legs is a more vibrant red, whereas that covering the front of his legs is faded. The waistline of his trousers is elasticated and stitched with bright red cotton. The bottoms of his trousers are turned up. His trousers are attached to him by means of the bright red cotton; the trousers have been stitched to him at the back of the waistline.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr David Hall in 2010. From a collection of soft toys collected by the donor's late wife Jane between 1975 - 2005.
Makers and roles
Golden Bear Products Ltd, maker