(1945 onwards) Later Merrythought Ironbridge label 21ins

(1945 onwards) Later Merrythought Ironbridge label 21insMerrythought Ironbridge Shropshire Made in England. 1945 printed label. Most common later label. Description Date 1945 Make Label Fabric Size Eyes Features Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Growl Number

Button Back Label Foot Fabric Mohair blond Size 15 ins Eyes Glass Features Webbed replaced Claws Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Cloth 3 replaced Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes White Cardigan Growl Not Working Number 226

He is fully jointed and firmly straw stuffed in his head

Most had a rectangular white label with red writing on their foot

His feet are reinforced with card

Date 1918-20 Make Eduard Cramer possibly Button   Label Fabric Mohair Gold Size 19 ins Eyes Glass Features Very Rare Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Straw Clothes Vintage Velvet Jacket Growl Not Working- Clunky Number V23

Bears in the late fifties sometimes had only the label stitched into a seam

His eyes might be very old replacements because they are not firmly secured (can be pulled out to reveal they are on wires)

amber and black glass eyes

thinning too

He has round cup like ears and a slight snout

Date 1938-52 Make Chad Valley Button Label Yes Fabric Mohair Size 16 ins Eyes Glass Features Original Mouth / Nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Rexine Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Blue Duffle Growl Not Working Number 170

He has two old clear glass eyes which again may not be original