Poppet

Chiltern hug-me teddy bear, early 1950's

 

Manufacturer Year of fabrication Country
Chiltern (hug-me) 1950's UK
Size Tags Remarks
28 cm

None

92 % mohair

Black spot (or thread) on chin.

Date of arrival Adopted from  
9. november 2004

Pebblebeachbears, Brighton, UK, e-bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(see more pictures in the photogallery) 

 

Biography of Poppet

Once Houdini was one of Poppet`s friends, which he is no more. At stage in Detroit Houdini had just spirited Poppet away where upon he fell over - dead.

A rather sad story, because allthough Poppet enjoys her retirement amongst friends she still has a feeling that she actually soon should make an appearance out of a hat, after which she could strip this bloody cape. But she won`t put it away, because you never knows now do you.....?

 

Condition

 

In generel

 

5-way jointed. Caramel mohair, remains approx. 85 %. Overall in good condition.

Head

 

Hairloss in forehead and a little behind and beneath the ears. Nose-stitches seem non-profesionally done and ended with a knot looking like a mole. Stuffed with kapok.

Body

 

Working squeaker. The tummy, where the squeaker are placed is somewhat worn. Stuffed with sub and wood wool..

Limbs

Firm arms and legs. The paws are original - made og velvet - and the stitches partly present - especially on the front paws. Inlay in the feet paws. All joints work excelent.

Other

 

A solid teddy without major flaws.