Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" Dean's Mouse Ear Dropped stitches on nose Jointed

Dropped stitches on nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads  felt pads

In the 1950’s they made a Baby Bear with it’s limbs being moved by the wire in it’s arms and legs

’Grace’ an early Merrythought teddy bear circa 1930

black stitched nose and mouth

Tara (1953) Label "Made in Republic of Ireland" Dean's Mouse Ear Dropped stitches on nose JointedThis label is on is a Tara Toys laughing bear from 1953 He has a partial label on his foot, enough to make out 'Made in Republic of Ireland. This bear is featured in Sue Pearsons "A Collectors Guide to bears",1997 p83, also in "Teddy Bears a complete collectors guide" by Sue Pearson in 2006, p74. . Description Date 1953 Make Tara Toys Button Label Yes Fabric Mohair Size 15 ins Eyes Glass Features Laughing Bear Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Rexine