z(1950) Label Howard and Bernard. Josie Rockett 1913

z(1950) Label Howard and Bernard. Josie Rockett 1913Showcased by Josie Rockett These lovely two are two giant identical Deans Rag book bears made in the early 1950s. I say identical but they definitely have their own characters. My daughter has named them Bernard and Howard, they each measure 28 inches long are made from mohair and have their original plastic safety eyes backed with felt. They are soft stuffed, most likely with sub stuffing and amazingly they have both held onto their Deans labels.

Black Mouth / Nose Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Carded felt feet

bearing the back of an original button

slight general wear and fading and repairs to pads

Date 1930 Make Pintel Button   Label   Fabric Mohair Mustard Size 21 ins Eyes Glass Features Long Neck Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Cotton Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Scarf Growl Not working Number 390

Boot button eyes light stitching

Growl No Growler Number 194V

Button Label Dean's  Fabric Mohair  Size 28 ins Eyes Plastic safety Eyes backed with felt Features Identical twins

He is in overall excellent and original condition and has retained all of his original features including his  mouth stitching and painted back glass eyes

A nice chap

Please note that there is one hole showing straw on her right hand paw pad

See Cider and Rosie in Chad Valley Collection

Three factories were allocated to the department: one for dolls