Christie S Century Of Teddy Bears

Author : Leyla Maniera
Publisher : Pavilion
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-10-24
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1862055955

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Christie's Century of Teddy Bears by Leyla Maniera Pdf

Bringing together the expertise of the world's greatest auction house and the knowledge of one of the world's leading teddy bear specialists, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' celebrates the one hundredth birthday of the bear, tracing its ascent from humble nursery companion to highly sought after collectors' item. Featuring the histories of the most important bear manufacturers from around the world, including Steiff, Ideal, Chad Valley, Bing, Schuco and Merrythought, this book also relates the endearing stories of individual bears. These include Teddy Girl, who achieved a world record breaking price at auction as a result of her alluring looks and experiences during both world wars, and Donald Campbell's Mr Whoppit who accompanied him in the Bluebird on his last fateful attempt at the world speed record. Special illustrated features examine the teddy at war, literary, media and novelty bears, and there is a comprehensive section of tips for collectors. Superbly illustrated with images from the Christie's archives and private collections, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' is an authoritative history and guide, and essential gift for anyone who has ever loved a teddy bear.

Author : Kathy Martin,Helen Burge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1405486678

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Teddy Bears by Kathy Martin,Helen Burge Pdf

Author : Michele Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : OCLC:1151438328

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The Teddy Bear Hall of Fame by Michele Brown Pdf

An illustrated history of the teddy bear and the many roles he has played.

Author : Michèle Brown,Gerrit Buntrock
Publisher : Trafalgar Square
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997-09-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 074727763X

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The Teddy Bear Hall of Fame by Michèle Brown,Gerrit Buntrock Pdf

An illustrated history of the teddy bear and the many roles he has played.

Author : Brian Gibbs,Donna Gibbs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Soft toy making
ISBN : 0715312529

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Teddy Bear Century by Brian Gibbs,Donna Gibbs Pdf

A fascinating look at the changing fashions of teddy bears throughout the 20th century. A timeline places each design in its historical context.

Author : Anne Christie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : 184067394X

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A Celebraton of Teddy Bears, 100 Years by Anne Christie Pdf

This year is the centenary of the introduction of the first teddy bears into Britain. Still a matter of speculation whether they were named after the then American President, Thoedore (Teddy) Rooseveldt, or our own King Edward VII, teddy bears have remained firm favourites with children over the whole of the last century. In the past hundred years, they have rocketed from obscurity to super-stardom. Celebration of Teddy Bears - 100 Years explores the history of teddy bears, the people who make them and the people who fall in love with them - and end up sharing their lives with them. Now, more than ever, interest in collecting teddy bears is at an all time high - this book provides vaulable information on which are the rarer, and therefore more collectible, teddy bears.

Author : Kathy Martin
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781844680665

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Farnell Teddy Bears by Kathy Martin Pdf

The family firm of J K Farnell & Co Ltd occupies a position of unparalleled importance in British soft toy history, firstly because it was the very first British toy company to manufacture teddy bears, and also because it created the actual bear that inspired A A Milne to write the Winnie the Pooh stories. Yet impressive as those facts undoubtedly are, they comprise just a small fraction of the fascinating Farnell story. Founded in the Nineteenth century, for decades J.K. Farnell & Co Ltd was the most respected and influential soft toy manufacturer in Britain. Thanks to the superior quality of its products, the company experienced enormous commercial success at national and international level - even in Germany, home to its biggest rival, there was great demand for Farnell products. Surviving economic depression, devastating fire, the ravages of World War II and other traumatic events, the company kept going until fundamental changes in the British toy market forced its closure in 1970. Since then, the Farnell name has been forgotten by all but a dedicated band of teddy bear enthusiasts and the true story of this pioneering British firm has fallen into obscurity. Now, thanks to Kathy Martin's intensive research, the facts about J K Farnell & Co Ltd and its fabulous teddy bears are revealed in this informative and entertaining book.

Author : Dee Hockenberry
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors (
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0764315137

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100 Years of Teddy Bears by Dee Hockenberry Pdf

Celebrate the origins of the delightful toy bears that have charmed adults and children around the world for more than a century. Here are stories and over 350 color photographs of some of the most important people, events, and bears that have contributed to Teddy's enormous popularity. Theodore Roosevelt, Seymour Eaton, Margarete Steiff, Peter Bull, and many others are featured with historical information about their importance to the bears

Author : Constance Eileen King
Publisher : ACC Distribution
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : 1851492674

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The Century of the Teddy Bear by Constance Eileen King Pdf

Providing a complete history of the teddy bear, this text examines the attachment of owners to their bears, giving a social and domestic context as well as information of value to specialist collectors. It details makers, materials and manufacturing developments against a wider backdrop of the toy industry.

Author : Kathryn Jean Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : 1407539329

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Teddy Bears by Kathryn Jean Martin Pdf

History.

Author : Kathy Martin
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-19
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781783469994

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Merrythought Teddy Bears by Kathy Martin Pdf

A deep dive into the history of the much-loved plush bear brand from one of the world’s foremost teddy bear experts. Merrythought was one of Britain’s longest running British-made teddy bear firms with a dedicated international following for their quality, highly collectable bears whose life-size models used to dominate stores such as Harrods and Hamleys. This book—with its quality color illustrations and use of original sales material—will appeal to teddy bear collectors as well as dedicated Merrythought fans and is full of tips on collecting the popular toys. Written by leading teddy bear expert, Kathy Martin, editor of Teddy Bear Scene and a regular on programs such as QVC as well as a consultant to firms producing collectable bears, this is a must for collectors, dealers, and those who loved their own Merrythought teddy bears when young. After a short-term closure, Merrythought was revived and will delight future generations. Its closure made headlines news, showing the enduring popularity of the quality bears. “This must-read book will appeal to Merrythought and teddy bear collectors and dealers, those who loved their childhood teddies and indeed anyone interested in the history of the great British toy company.” —Collectors Club of Great Britain

Author : Linda Mullins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : 0875886132

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Teddy Bear Centennial Book by Linda Mullins Pdf

Commemorate one hundred years of teddy bears! This handsome book celebrates the ever-popular teddy bear with 230 colour photographs and stories from around the world. This book will warm the hearts of everyone. From the first teddy bear in the days of President Theodore Roosevelt, now in the Smithsonian Collection, to the delightful creations of the 21st century, this souvenir book chronicles the evolution of the teddy bear. Share with world-renowned museums, like the Smithsonian, and manufacturers such as Steiff their most treasured memories of teddy bears. Teddy bear artists and collectors are included too. Celebrate a century of love and joy with the teddy bear!

Author : Ydessa Hendeles
Publisher : Walther Konig Verlag
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 388375756X

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The Teddy Bear Project. by Ydessa Hendeles Pdf

The teddy bear is thought to have originated in 1902, when a cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt refusing to shoot a baby bear appeared in "The Washington Post," Since then, it has become the familiar stuffed toy of every child, a collectible object, and a container of historical, emotional, and sentimental information. Over a period of many years, the Canadian art collector Ydessa Hendeles has bought, via Internet auction, photos in which teddy bears are featured: snapshots, studio and group portraits, and photos of events and sports contests. Often the teddy bear is only marginally visible; nevertheless, through them, these two luxurious volumes show--on more than 1500 typologically organized pages, most of them in color--a fascinating visual story of 20th-century life. "The Teddy Bear Project" offers an amusing, often thought-provoking cultural history of photography, in which the parallel course of idyllic and civil life is just as present as are atrocity, war, persecution, and expulsion.

Author : Tim Walsh
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780740755712

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Timeless Toys by Tim Walsh Pdf

The book Why Didn't I Think of That! includes the passage "If a toy has magic, when people see it they say, 'Oooh! What is that?' . . . It appeals to the kid in everybody." That same kind of magic captures "the kid in everybody" when they pick up Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them. Timeless Toys represents one of the finest documentaries and displays of modern toys ever written. Author Tim Walsh, a successful toy inventor himself, reveals a world of commerce, toys, and wonder that is equally fun, fascinating, and nostalgic. Readers of every age and background will find it impossible to pick up this book, turn a few pages, and not become spellbound by its insightful stories and the personal memories that the text and 420 brilliantly colored photographs bring forth. Slinky, Lego, Tonka trucks, Monopoly, Big Wheel, Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Super Ball, Scrabble, Barbie, Radio Flyer Wagons: All of these and many, many more are featured in this fascinating tome, along with the toys' histories, insider profiles, and rare interviews with toy industry icons. It's simply magic!

Author : Prue Theobalds
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Teddy bears
ISBN : 1897951388

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In the Company of Bears by Prue Theobalds Pdf

A personal journey to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the teddy bear in the year 2002, this book shows the changing face of the teddy bear, decade by decade, from the Steiff bears of the early 1900s to the latest inspirations for the 21st century. The famous, the rare, the endangered and the oddities are all here, depicted in over 100 pencil drawings.