(1930) A Wishbone Button Matilda. Sold £60 1940 wear and thinning

wear and thinning

This perhaps was experimental but more likely due to availability

Edgar is a very early Teddy with an unusual cloth rectangular label high on his back near his neck

The bear belonged to the grandmother of a friend of mine

(1930) A Wishbone Button Matilda. Sold £60 1940 wear and thinningMatilda is a 1930s Merrythought Teddy Bear with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth, feet claws and webbed hand claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative squeaker, woven label, antique white cotton babys robe and pink velvet cape 22 1 2in. (57cm.) high (end of muzzle replaced, balding, feet pads replaced and general wear Description Date 1930 Make Merrythought Button