z(1950) Label Louie. Josie Rockett PlushShowcased by Josie Rockett Here is lovely Louie. Louie's date of production is a little more tricky to place, bears of his design were produced in 1959 but he has the later label that was introduced in 1961, which means his design must have carried on into the 60sbut Louie has a very unusual feature that was in use in the 50s! He has a compound (gutta percha) nose. These noses were not very durable and were only used for a short time, so if he was
) high (very worn and balding
From the onset Merrythought was known for it's novelty teddy bears
He has long arms (length
His old joints are all in good condition even though he has 2 right arms
Date 1910-20 Make Moritz Pappe Button Label Fabric Mohair Yellow Blond Size 14 ins Eyes Glass Features Bellows Helvetic Musical Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes
Remains of claws on both paws and pads Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Growl Not Working Number 280A
original vertical nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt 4 and 5 very long stitches Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Growl Working Number 328
bald spots and general wear
Lord Mayor Trub is showcased by Sue Howard
His ears have been re-affixed to give him a rather startled look
which is now inoperative He dates from the late 1930s
Date 1930 Make Chad Valley Button Green/blue Label Red Foot Fabric Alpaca Rust Size 17 ins Eyes Moon Features Stitching 3 and 3 pads Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Replaced Felt Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes White Cardigan Growl Not Working Number 130A
