Steiff Teddy Bear Replica 1948 EAN 403163
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EAN 403163
Steiff teddy bear replica 1948
Year: Spring 2014 collection
Material: blond alpaca
Fully jointed
Limited to 1.000 pieces world wide
Size: 29 cm. / 11.6" tall
Hand stiched nose
Glass eyes
Stuffed with wood shavings
With squeaker
With "underscored button" made out of patinated steel
Surface washable
Not intended as a toy
With ceriticate, box and shipping box
Steiff Teddy bear replica 1948 EAN 403163
After the end of World War II, shortages forced Steiff designers to find alternative materials as the company attempted to resume normal production.
As traditional mohair was unavailable, other types of fibre and fabrics were used in production.
From this remarkable period of history comes our Teddy bear replica 1948.
Instead of mohair, the plush is made from blond alpaca, which most closely approximates the look and feel of the wool plush used at the time. Because wool felt was also scarce during this period, the Teddy bear's paw pads are sewn from a stable cotton fabric.
Like the original, our replica has glass eyes, is softly stuffed with excelsior and has a squeaker.
The nose is hand-stitched. Airbrushed coloured accents help to bring about an aged look.
A period-style "underscored" button completes this exceptional vintage design.
EAN 403163 Steiff Teddy bear replica 1948 comes with a certificate, box and shipping sleeve