The Century of the Teddy Bear

Many of us have fond memories of our childhood teddy bear ‐ the soft toy to whom we could always turn to for warmth, love and uncritical devotion. No other toy can claim such appeal to a wide variety of people of all ages. The Century of the Teddy Bear sets out to present a history and insight into the appeal of this adaptable, cuddly toy. The teddy bear is very much a product of the twentieth century and this volume gives a detailed history of the important stages in the development of the teddy bear. This development is intrinsically...