Displays more than five hundred bears manufactured from the turn of the century to the present, offers directions on repairing and restoring worn out teddies, and includes advice on collecting.
Color photographs of more than 500 teddy bears from collections around the world, the history of famous teddy bear manufacturers, step-by-step instructions for bear care and repair, and other buying and collecting information.
The form of the collectible bear is also illustrated with chapters on teddy bear figurines, advertising bears and teddy bear restoration. The book also features one of America's most famous bears -- Smokey Bear.
Teddy Bear Encyclopedia: Makers, Dates, Descriptions - Over 270 German Manufacturers
This book also includes features of well-known personality bears, such as Winnie-the-Pooh and Paddington and includes tips on starting your own collection of teddy bears, caring for bears, and taking part in bear-related activities.
It’s easy to make a traditional teddy bear, with basic sewing skills and this encyclopedia at your side.
... Philippa Cooper U.S. Editor Mary Ann Lynch Publishing Director Frances Gertler Art Director Tim Foster Reprographics Manager David Blundell U.S. Consultant Erica Marcus Indexer Christina Shuttleworth Image Processors Edward Jackson ...
A step-by-step guide to teddy bear making contains instruction for more than fifty teddy bear making techniques, and includes a comprehensive tools and materials section to create both traditional and contemporary teddy bears.
Much of the information in the entries has never been published before. The book includes a bibliography, index, and numerous color and black-&-white photos and drawings. Many of them show antique bears and advertisements from days gone by.
Teddy Bears Past & Present: A Collector's Identification Guide
Teddy bears are bedtime friends, lifetime comforters, and adorable collectibles. From the traditional to the fanciful, this book is a comprehensive guide to creating your very own heirloom bears.