German Mohair "Zotty" Bear by Steiff with Variations

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12" (30 cm.) The toddler-bodied teddy bear is covered with single color light brown curly mohair, swivel head with stitched-on ears, shaved brown mohair muzzle with felt lined open mouth, embroidered nose, amber glass eyes, jointed arms and very short toddler legs, felt paw pads. Excellent condition. Germany, Steiff, "Zotty" bear, circa 1950, the bear is unusual single color and without dark edging around the mouth.