Teddy Bear Century: A Collection of 13 Original Designs for You to Make That Celebrate Classic Bear-Making Over the Last Hundred Years
UK: David & Charles, 2002. 1st Printing. Large Hardcover. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #2330373
ISBN: 9780715312520
First printing. Light edge wear to jacket.
124 pp. Named after President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, the teddy bear has been everyone's favorite nursery toy since it first appeared in 1902. This collection offers a fascinating look at the changing fashions of teddy bears throughout the twentieth century. A "teddy bear timeline" places each design in its historical context, and the teddy trivia scattered throughout is sure to delight every reader. Readers will also find 14 fully jointed teddy bear designs celebrating classic teddy bear styles. Each one embodies the key teddy characteristics of a specific time period and includes fully illustrated, step-by-step bear-making techniques and patterns. Brian and Donna Gibbs, owners of Bridon Bears, have over ten years experience of making teddy bear designs. They specialize in producing kits for making heirloom-quality, fully-jointed bears. They are the authors of Making Teddy Bears to Treasure, and have written for Teddy Bear International, Popular Crafts and Crafts Beautiful.
Price: $15.00