z(1938) John the Panda. The Bear Necessities Twyford

z(1938) John the Panda. The Bear Necessities TwyfordShowcased by The Bear Necessities Boutique Panda Bear believed to be a Merrythought and to have come out during the height of the Panda Craze during 1938 39 when Pandas first arrived at the London Zoo. A lovely example of an early Panda. Description Date 1938 Make Possibly Merrythought Button Label Fabric Mohair 2 colours Size Eyes Glass Features Original Features Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Growl Number 68V

restitched brown nose

Date 1940 Make Pintel

they were only made for 2 years

She has original glass eyes and all original features with a horizontal nose

Sally is 15 inch

Graham has gorgeous long golden mohair

He has 75% mohair covering and has original eyes and claw stitching

His label is fraying on two edges but still clear and stitched on

a few small old mends and non working squeaker in his tummy

Smiles is a solid bear another character with the same unusual nose as Maeve

on pale blue painted frame with four wheels with black rubber tyres

Triangular nose with vertical stitching