Gebrüder Hermann Teddy Bear, Circa 1950s-1960s

This circa 1950s-1960s, 20" Gebrüder Hermann teddy bear is in very good condition with much of his original golden mohair, glass eyes, and horizontally stitched, oval nose. The felt pads are worn thin, but there are three, intact, black claws on each paw. His inset muzzle is short mohair and is comprised of three separate pieces. Excelsior (wood wool) stuffed. Jointed five ways.

From The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia by Pauline Cockrill:

After World War II, when Sonneberg became part of the Soviet Occupied Zone of Germany, Bernhard Hermann, fearing the Communist regime, sent his son Werner to the small town of Hirschaid (in the American Occupied Zone) to set up a new factory. By 1951, the whole family had been relocated and the business, owned by the three brothers, because known as Gebrüder Hermann KG. Hellmut was director of operations. Artur was business manager, and Werner was product manager and designer. The company thrived, reproducing traditional designs and introducing novelty lines.

*****Condition: Please note that the bear has a non-working tilt growler. Some wear to the mohair, particularly around the claws on the paws. Pads are worn almost bare, and there is discoloration, most noticeably on the bear's right paw, as seen in the last photo.

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