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Lot Essay
Dearheart was found in a farmhouse attic in Devon, along with her suitcase of bits and pieces. The cards would indicate that her first owner was called Elsie (husband Harry and son John).
Details
'Dearheart', a Steiff teddy bear
with white mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, brown stitched noes, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and hump --14in. (35.5cm.) high, circa 1909 (neck joint repaired with large patch, large patches to arms, legs and back with holes and years, worn head, small hole in snout and general wear) and a suitcase containing greetings cards, scarves, lace and ornaments
with white mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, brown stitched noes, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and hump --14in. (35.5cm.) high, circa 1909 (neck joint repaired with large patch, large patches to arms, legs and back with holes and years, worn head, small hole in snout and general wear) and a suitcase containing greetings cards, scarves, lace and ornaments
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