Teddies for Tomorrow bear 55PB
2022 Collection. 35cm, 5-way jointed, made of viscose (bamboo cellulose) and cotton.
In 1902, Richard Steiff designed and created a jointed bear – the first such toy in the world – Bär 55 PB. Steiff archive catalogue images reveal valuable information about how he looked, as does his name. The letters signify he was made of "Plüsch" (plush) and was "Beweglich" (movable), 55 was his standing size. The world’s first Teddy bear is delighted to be part of a range of iconic characters using alternative materials. He wears the 1897 company logo chest tag which is etched with the Steiff company logo and he has wooden eyes and a brass 'Button in Ear'.
Surface washable with care. This is a collectors' item and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
2022 Collection. 35cm, 5-way jointed, made of viscose (bamboo cellulose) and cotton.
In 1902, Richard Steiff designed and created a jointed bear – the first such toy in the world – Bär 55 PB. Steiff archive catalogue images reveal valuable information about how he looked, as does his name. The letters signify he was made of "Plüsch" (plush) and was "Beweglich" (movable), 55 was his standing size. The world’s first Teddy bear is delighted to be part of a range of iconic characters using alternative materials. He wears the 1897 company logo chest tag which is etched with the Steiff company logo and he has wooden eyes and a brass 'Button in Ear'.
Surface washable with care. This is a collectors' item and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
2022 Collection. 35cm, 5-way jointed, made of viscose (bamboo cellulose) and cotton.
In 1902, Richard Steiff designed and created a jointed bear – the first such toy in the world – Bär 55 PB. Steiff archive catalogue images reveal valuable information about how he looked, as does his name. The letters signify he was made of "Plüsch" (plush) and was "Beweglich" (movable), 55 was his standing size. The world’s first Teddy bear is delighted to be part of a range of iconic characters using alternative materials. He wears the 1897 company logo chest tag which is etched with the Steiff company logo and he has wooden eyes and a brass 'Button in Ear'.
Surface washable with care. This is a collectors' item and not suitable for children under 14 years of age.