z(1960) Label Chester. Josie Rockett Harwin&Co

z(1960) Label Chester. Josie Rockett Harwin&CoShowcased by Josie Rockett Chester is a wonderful, huge Deans bear made in the early 1960s, I believe he is from the "London Gold Teddy" Range. He has his Deans Childsplay label sewn into his side seam, this label was in use from 1961 until the early 70s. He has mohair wool blend fur and is soft stuffed, probably with sub stuffing. He has plastic safety eyes and brown velveteen pads. I adore his face and he is very cuddly boy, he also still has the

document its shape and any specific stitching patterns

Thumper is a large old teddy

He is a lovely example of a 1920s Chiltern

hump and replaced growler —21in

) high (bald spots

although they are not as bright as they once would have been

which means his design must have carried on into the 60s…but Louie has a very unusual feature that was in use in the 50s

inoperative growler and green knitted vest —15in

fully jointed with boot button eyes and a large humped back

carded velveteen feet

He is a sturdy bear with chunky drum stick legs and good profile with his shaved muzzle and upturned nose with horizontal stitching

A 1910 English bear possibly Farnell