American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia
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Saluting the American Teddy Bear! Renowned author presents an identification guide to American manufacturing companies such as Gund, Ideal, Knickerbocker, Applause, North American Bear Co., R. John Wright, The Boyds Collection, and many more. This book also features Smokey the Bear. Chapters on teddy bear figurines, advertising bears, and Teddy Bear Restoration. A perfect companion to Tribute to Teddy Bear Artists, American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia is your encyclopedia to American Teddies! 140 color of 300 photographs. 144 pages.
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A salute to the American Teddy Bear! From the ritualistic Indian culture focusing on the bear, to American teddy bear manufacturers, the American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia provides an in-depth report on America's favorite collectible-the teddy bear. The origin of the word "teddy bear" is highlighted beginning with the story of Roosevelt saving the life of a beloved bear on a hunting expedition. This story was told to the world by Clifford Berryman's famous cartoon.
In the tradition of honoring the bear, renowned author Linda Mullins has researched various American manufacturing companies such as Gund, Ideal, Knickerbocker, Applause, North American Bear Co., R. John Wright, The Boyds Collection, and many more. The form of the collectible bear is also illustrated with chapters on teddy bear figurines, advertising bears and teddy bear restoration. This book also features one of America's most famous bears-Smokey Bear.
American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia
American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia,Linda Mullins,Hobby House Press,0875884326,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques / Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,Reference - Price Guides,Teddy Bears,United States
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