Sweater Ted 1938

by Amy I
(New Jersey, USA)

My love of collecting teddy bears began at age 5 with the help of my Grandma Helen. One of the bears she gifted me, my favorite is a bit of a mystery. No label or button to identify it other than a tag that reads "sweater ted 1938". He is 24" tall, jointed at the arms and legs with the head sewn on. I believe he is stuffed with cork, has amber eyes and a black triangular stitched nose. No stitching on the pads.

Of all my bears he is my absolute favorite, I just wish i knew more of his history.

1981 Steiff Mama and Baby bear set

by Amy I
(New Jersey, USA)

I purchased this limited edition set #4477 in 1982 at Meyers toy store in NJ and is special to me for several reasons. This was my first Steiff and I paid $150.00 (a lot of money back then) money I earned working on a horse farm. I really wanted this bear!
I became an avid collector and went back to Meyers toy store when Hans Otto Steiff was there signing bears. I had the fortune of meeting him as he signed my bears and the certificate as well as taking a polaroid with he and his wife and the mama and baby bear set. I still have the receipt and the picture always makes me smile, what a wonderful memory!

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