Teddy bear
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1980 - circa 2000
Materials
Fur fabric and stuffing
Measurements
215 mm (width); 310 mm (height); 125 mm (depth)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 663497
Summary
A teddy bear with longish light brown fur and darker brown suedette paws. The bear has black plastic eyes and a black nose and the mouth is stitched on in wool. Around his neck is a large red ribbon tied in a bow at the front. The label in his back reads 'Paws for Thought. Hand Made by Sarah Cox, 34 Petworth Street, Cambridge CB1 2LY'. The bear is in an 'as new' condition.
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.
Marks and inscriptions
Sewn on his back in a loop: 'Paws for Thought / Hand Made by Sarah Cox / 34 petworth Street, Cambridge CB1 2LY'