z(1920) Steiff Polar Bear. Laura Fitzpatrick Tara Toys Date c1920s Make

Date c1920s Make

Circa early 1930's  He has the remains of a label

is stuffed with wood-wool throughout his body and head and is fully jointed

His hump would be more prominent if he had more stuffing

Nearly a hundred years old and rather bald

z(1920) Steiff Polar Bear. Laura Fitzpatrick Tara Toys Date c1920s MakeHere is a large Steiff Polar Bear showcased by Laura Fitzpatrick. He has his trailing f button. His nose & mouth stitching is replaced and his neck mechanism is very stiff. Has a lot of repairs and tatty areas. This is how he usually sits propped up on his Steiff ball. Polar has his jacket shirt that some little hands made for him. he is posing with a velvet trout pincushion. Maybe Dean's but I couldn't find any marks. It almost looks like George