The World's Most Famous Teddy Bears
The teddy bear, that cute 20th century superstar and everyone's favorite childhood soft toy, has an enviable pedigree. Launched into existence over a hundred years ago by no less than a former President of the United States at America, and almost simultaneously in Germany, teddy bears went on to capture the public imagination as no other stuffed toy has ever done so far. It had been eminently cuddly, endearing and reassuring. Little wonder than nearly everyone, from distinguished statesmen to the child in the area clamoured for one.
Were you aware that in 1985, London's auction house Christies maintained its first-ever auction of old teddy bears? Teddy bears are, without doubt, everyone's favorite stuffed animal.
Here are popular teddy bears of the all-time favourites:
1. Winnie the Pooh / Pooh Bear
Winnie the Pooh is possibly one of the most famous bears ever. His birth has an intriguing story...
During a regular halt of a train transporting troops out of Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) to eastern Canada during the WWI, in White River, Ontario, a young lieutenant Harry Colebourn bought a small female black bear cub in the man who'd just shot its mommy.
In December 1919, Colebourn introduced the London Zoo with Winnie where it immediately became a huge attraction. The London Zoo became Winnie's house until she died in 1934.
Christopher Robin, son of writer A.A. Milne, used to appreciate this small, black bear and'd nicknamed his very own stuffed bear'Winnie'. It had been his son's fascination for this bear that prompted Milne to compose a whole set of novels about Winnie the Pooh. Incidentally, the title of Pooh originally belonged into a swan.
Today, children's toy shops are dominated by Pooh paraphernalia. You will find Winnie-the-Pooh bears, clothes, bedding, animated cartoons, and even web sites.
2. Paddington Bear
A classic among children's literature, Paddington Bear was charming children of all ages since it was first created with a British author, Michael Bond, in 1958.
Bond chanced upon a teddy bear sitting somewhat forlornly onto a shelf in a shop near Paddington Station in London in 1956. Something about this solitary creature caught Bond's creativity and he soon penned the first book known as'A Bear Called Paddington'. This adorable little bear is actually an immigrant who hailed from Darkest Peru. He hid himself on the lifeboat of a boat and came in England, as advised by his Aunt Lucy who had reared him up to now.
This tiny bear instantly endeared himself to its youthful (and not-so-young) readers with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and enjoy of marmalade sandwiches. Although he had a knack for getting into trouble, he also had an almost-human sense of right and no way and penalizing wild experiences.
The first Paddington Bear soft toy was made in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson. It was Shirley Clarkson who gave young Paddington his signature Wellington boots to help the bear stand vertical.
Were you aware that in 1985, London's auction house Christies maintained its first-ever auction of old teddy bears? Teddy bears are, without doubt, everyone's favorite stuffed animal.
Here are popular teddy bears of the all-time favourites:
1. Winnie the Pooh / Pooh Bear
Winnie the Pooh is possibly one of the most famous bears ever. His birth has an intriguing story...
During a regular halt of a train transporting troops out of Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) to eastern Canada during the WWI, in White River, Ontario, a young lieutenant Harry Colebourn bought a small female black bear cub in the man who'd just shot its mommy.
In December 1919, Colebourn introduced the London Zoo with Winnie where it immediately became a huge attraction. The London Zoo became Winnie's house until she died in 1934.
Christopher Robin, son of writer A.A. Milne, used to appreciate this small, black bear and'd nicknamed his very own stuffed bear'Winnie'. It had been his son's fascination for this bear that prompted Milne to compose a whole set of novels about Winnie the Pooh. Incidentally, the title of Pooh originally belonged into a swan.
Today, children's toy shops are dominated by Pooh paraphernalia. You will find Winnie-the-Pooh bears, clothes, bedding, animated cartoons, and even web sites.
2. Paddington Bear
A classic among children's literature, Paddington Bear was charming children of all ages since it was first created with a British author, Michael Bond, in 1958.
Bond chanced upon a teddy bear sitting somewhat forlornly onto a shelf in a shop near Paddington Station in London in 1956. Something about this solitary creature caught Bond's creativity and he soon penned the first book known as'A Bear Called Paddington'. This adorable little bear is actually an immigrant who hailed from Darkest Peru. He hid himself on the lifeboat of a boat and came in England, as advised by his Aunt Lucy who had reared him up to now.
This tiny bear instantly endeared himself to its youthful (and not-so-young) readers with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and enjoy of marmalade sandwiches. Although he had a knack for getting into trouble, he also had an almost-human sense of right and no way and penalizing wild experiences.
The first Paddington Bear soft toy was made in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson. It was Shirley Clarkson who gave young Paddington his signature Wellington boots to help the bear stand vertical.
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