#144

Large American Cloth "Political Teddy"
Live Auction

$150
sold
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28" (71 cm.) Firmly-stuffed straw-filled golden wool plush teddy bear has swivel heart,triangular-shaped head,stitched ears,elongated muzzle with stitch-shaped open mouth with muslin lining,embroidered nose tip,amber glass eyes,jointed arms and legs with felt paw pads. Good condition,paw pads worn,sparseness of wool plush. American,circa 1920s,the teddy bear is wearing antique serge jacket and matching cap that are laden with spectacles,pocket watch,gloves,various badges and medallions,and political pins including one advocating "A Full Dinner Bucket" for labor.