(1938) Merrythought Panda Steiff

(1938) Merrythought Panda SteiffIn 1938 39 during the height of the Panda Craze when Pandas first arrived at the London Zoo came Merrythoughts first Panda. Description Date 1938 39 Make Merrythought Label yes Fabric mohair Size various Eyes glass Features Black and white Jointed Head and arms Pads Stuffing Woodwool kapok Clothes Growl Number

Overall he is a nice old bear

Mr Merrythought has the button in his ear but the celluloid cover is missing - Mrs Merrythought has the button to her back with wishbone celluloid covering

He is quite bald

Date 1950 Make Pixie Button   Label   Fabric Mohair Gold Size 18 ins Eyes Glass Features Original Stitching Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Rexine Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Growl Number 145

He has a growler/music maker that works from a leather strap on his back which is still in tact

He has 4 claws on his paws and 5 on his pads

If you have the book 'The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia' there is a picture on page 120 with all his details

he is still sturdy

Date 1950 Make Diem Button   Label Fabric Mohair Gold Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features Distinctive nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Carded Mohair Feet Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Growl Number 405

Is he Polish

she has amber/black glass eyes

Jointed Fully jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Clothes White bow Growl Working Number 171A