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Liberty-Belle
An independent, freedom-loving early American Ideal teddy c.1910, Liberty-Belle was born with rich apricot mohair now mostly faded to gold, and still has her original shoebutton eyes. She's 30 cms (12") tall, and in the past has been professionally restored, including the backs of her ears, paw pads recovered, and her woodwool stuffing topped up with kapok. It's possible her nose and mouth were also re-stitched, we're not sure.
Fully-jointed, Liberty-Belle's footpads are original felt with old repairs. An underarm seam has been resewn too, along with an ankle seam. She has a broken squeaker, and has kept about 75% of her fur, with most loss to her lower back.
For a centurian, Liberty-Belle is a remarkably strong teddy, and is wearing her antique striped frock-coat with very old pinback, 'Third Liberty Loan' - hence her name! She's one of the great American Idealists, if you'll excuse our pun!
Fully-jointed, Liberty-Belle's footpads are original felt with old repairs. An underarm seam has been resewn too, along with an ankle seam. She has a broken squeaker, and has kept about 75% of her fur, with most loss to her lower back.
For a centurian, Liberty-Belle is a remarkably strong teddy, and is wearing her antique striped frock-coat with very old pinback, 'Third Liberty Loan' - hence her name! She's one of the great American Idealists, if you'll excuse our pun!
LIBERTY-BELLE IS 395 GBP, 585 USD, 475 EUR