The Historical Teddy Bear (Schiffer Book for Collectors)

Over 600 images present teddy bear toys, from the earliest made in 1902 to today. Among the makers are Ideal, Steiff, Bing, Columbia Manufacturing, Gund, North American Bears, Merrythought, and Bruin Manufacturing. The text provides a history of the bears, their manufacturers and artists, and collectors who have pursued them. A bibliography, index, and values in the captions are included.