eddi bear - Teddy bear - 1920-1930 - France
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The French eddi bear teddy bear, dating to around 1920, is made of mohair on a jute backing with woodwool stuffing, silk and felt or velvet details, and measures 19 × 54.5 cm.
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eddy bear plush French, around 1920 (height: 19 cm / length: 54.5 cm) A French collectible plush teddy bear Rare French collectible plush teddy bear – Early 1920s – Folk toy art
Description:
Very beautiful French teddy bear from the immediate post-war period (circa 1919-1923). This charming model embodies all the features of the early craftsmanship from French workshops of that decade.
• Morphology & Features: Fully jointed (arms and legs movable). Typical silhouette of the era with a straight-lying back. The nose and eyes are minimally embroidered in black thread with a very characteristic elongated cross-stitch. No mouth drawn, which enhances its unique expression.
• Authentic materials: Straw-yellow mohair plush (blond) woven on a jute fabric base (typical of cotton shortages of the period). The inside of the ears and the paw pads are cut from a softer, thicker brown fabric that provides contrast.
• Filling: Very dense and firm, original, in fine wood wool (woodwool) that creaks gently under pressure.
Condition:
• Strengths: The paw pads and the inside of the ears are particularly clean and intact for a hundred-year-old bear, which is exceptional. The stuffing has not shifted and the bear retains its splendid coat.
• To note (Time patina): A small brown spot of 2 cm is present on the top of the thigh. The bear bears a very beautiful and solid old repair (historic sewing restoration) in brown silk thread measuring 3 × 8 cm, which is part of its history and testifies to its authenticity.
A healthy and touching piece of folk art, ideal to complete a collection of antique Teddy Bears.
May its next home be with a passionate collector who will appreciate its jute fabric and its history at its true value.
eddy bear plush French, around 1920 (height: 19 cm / length: 54.5 cm) A French collectible plush teddy bear Rare French collectible plush teddy bear – Early 1920s – Folk toy art
Description:
Very beautiful French teddy bear from the immediate post-war period (circa 1919-1923). This charming model embodies all the features of the early craftsmanship from French workshops of that decade.
• Morphology & Features: Fully jointed (arms and legs movable). Typical silhouette of the era with a straight-lying back. The nose and eyes are minimally embroidered in black thread with a very characteristic elongated cross-stitch. No mouth drawn, which enhances its unique expression.
• Authentic materials: Straw-yellow mohair plush (blond) woven on a jute fabric base (typical of cotton shortages of the period). The inside of the ears and the paw pads are cut from a softer, thicker brown fabric that provides contrast.
• Filling: Very dense and firm, original, in fine wood wool (woodwool) that creaks gently under pressure.
Condition:
• Strengths: The paw pads and the inside of the ears are particularly clean and intact for a hundred-year-old bear, which is exceptional. The stuffing has not shifted and the bear retains its splendid coat.
• To note (Time patina): A small brown spot of 2 cm is present on the top of the thigh. The bear bears a very beautiful and solid old repair (historic sewing restoration) in brown silk thread measuring 3 × 8 cm, which is part of its history and testifies to its authenticity.
A healthy and touching piece of folk art, ideal to complete a collection of antique Teddy Bears.
May its next home be with a passionate collector who will appreciate its jute fabric and its history at its true value.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
eddi bear
Period
1920-1930
Country of origin
France
Condition
Very good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Mohair on a jute warp, padded with wood wool (woodwool), silk, felt/velvet
Width
19 cm
Height
54.5 cm
