Rare Silk Plush Teddy

w/Linen Paw Pads

Totally Mint / Never Played with / owned by a Missionary who stored him away.

Glass Eyes / all jointed

Made in 3 sizes, but the 10" size is rarest - Only made for one year 1949.

These bears were made during the War years when mohair was scarce.

See Referance-Steiff Sortiment- 1947-1999 -page 30

Teddy Bears Past & Present, Vol.11 by Linda Mullins - page 60

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