The Historical Teddy Bear (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764319990)

Teddy bears have been made and loved for more than a hundred years. Over 600 beautiful color and black & white images present the toy in all its forms, from the earliest produced in 1902 right up to today. The manufacturers include Ideal, Steiff, Bing, Columbia Manufacturing, Gund, North American Bears, Merrythought, Bruin Manufacturing, and many others. An engaging text provides a history of the toy bears, their manufacturers and artists, and the passionate collectors who have pursued them. Additionally, valuable information covers associated memorabilia and teddy bear auctions. A bibliography, index, and values in the captions complete this loving tribute to teddy bears. Collectors, connoisseurs, and everyone who had a teddy as a special friend will enjoy this book.

Author: Dee Hockenberry
ISBN-10: 076431999X
ISBN-13: 9780764319990
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/16/2004
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.60w x 0.90d