GREAT AMERICAN BERRYMAN TEDDY

Steiff North American Limited Edition Collection

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Before Teddy Roosevelt, there was no such thing as a "Teddy" bear. But all that changed, more than a century ago, when Roosevelt went to Mississippi for a bear hunt. Naturally, his hosts wanted Mr. President to find a bear to collect. However, none was to be found, except for a lone baby bear cub. When his hosts presented the cub to him as a trophy to be taken, Roosevelt, in a true show of sportsmanship, declined. And in saving the life of the baby bear, he found himself in the political comic strips of the day, as a savior of the cub. Thus, "Teddy"s bear, (or the "Teddy bear") was born. This year, Steiff North America is pleased to bring you a set which honors both Teddy Roosevelt and the cub whose life he chose to spare as part of our ongoing series of "Great American Teddy Bears".

12"/30cm, 2022,  White mohair, beige wool paw pads with some airbrusehd detailing around the edges, dark brown floss hand stitched nose, mouth, and claws, dark safety eyes, the bear wears a red, white and blue ribboned Teddy Roosevelt badge on his chest.  Fully jointed, made in Germany, certificate.
Cub is made from brown mohair, white mohair face with an open mouth, black floss nose and mouth.  Non jointed.

UPC Code 40015005683985    

LE 1000

EAN 683985