English Museum Collection Teddy Bear.
From the owner's private collection (down-sizing as retiring).
Antique Circa 1930s British bear, approx. 16 inches tall.
Measured to the hem of her gown, 30 inches.
Fully jointed, gold mohair, original rexine pawpads in vintage condition.
An over-loved teddy bear.
She is just about bald, so dressed in a gorgeous, frail cream lace Antique English either Victorian or Edwardian baby's Christening Gown. It has age marks especially on the back of the gown and a few nicks, consistent with age, which can be seen in the close-up photographs. The top layer is sheer lace and under that is a full length under dress.
Mandy is very old and her squeaker is inoperable. She has a "birthmark" repair on her chin (see photos) and hardly any mohair left at all, so please see the large, close-up photographs of her condition details.
Restoration and repairs were done by the Museum and this is how she was purchased in 1994. In 1994 the Tetbury Teddy Bear Museum in the Cotswolds, England, closed and John McBride bought many of the wonderful teddy bears and props.
The bear comes with her Museum Authenticity Card tag included (see photograph).
See all the big, close-up photos for condition details. Email with any questions.
Click on the links below for BIG color photographs:
Big Photo front facing
Big Photo looking down
Big Photo back of gown
Full length undressed
Full length undressed
Close-up of face
Close-up of face
Close-up of chest
Footpads close-up
Right paw close-up
Left paw close-up
Museum Exhibit Card
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Elfie.
16" Mandy Antique Circa 1930s British Bear
