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20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)


20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)

20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)    20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)
This is a sweet, gorgeous, big ol' growler bear by Kathleen Wallace of Stier Bears, made in 1988. She has only her original sewn-in tag, so I don't know her original name, but I call her Virginia, after my grandmother.

I've made a teal linen bow for her, and added the most beautiful vintage brooch because I'm a sucker for all things vintage and antique! Her joints are all moving well and are not loose. Unfortunately, a moth has gotten to a couple of her paw pads, leaving two holes and other small nibbles here and there. I've used a needle felting technique on the bottom right paw pad (right side in the photos) to make the holes less glaring, but definitely want you to know they're there.

I also see a few areas of mohair loss, dang moths! She has a growler that makes a noise, but it is more of a burp than a growl, so I don't think it's working properly. I have her priced accordingly. I've given her a gentle vacuuming for dust.

She doesn't have any funny smells that I can smell. She comes from the smoke-free estate of an avid teddy bear collector who lovingly displayed her bears. This is the second teddy collector estate I've happened across in the last year, which is so very exciting! Please look at all photos for condition details and let me know if you have any questions or need additional photos.

This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Bears, Clothing & Accessories\Bears". The seller is "tjsoula" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

  1. Artist: Kathleen Wallace
  2. Eye Color: Black
  3. Unit of Sale: Single Unit
  4. Antique: No
  5. Occasion: All Occasions
  6. Size: 20 in
  7. Items Included: Bow, Vintage Brooch
  8. Custom Bundle: Yes
  9. Year Manufactured: 1988
  10. Item Length: 20 in
  11. Vintage: Yes
  12. Personalize: No
  13. Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
  14. Item Height: 20 in
  15. Features: Artist Made, Handmade, OOAK
  16. Number of Items: 1
  17. Handmade: Yes
  18. Item Width: 11 in
  19. Signed: Yes
  20. Bundle Description: Stier Teddy Bear, Handmade linen bow, Vintage brooch
  21. Material: Mohair
  22. Age Level: 17 Years & Up
  23. Animal Species: Bear
  24. Fur Material: Mohair
  25. Brand: Stier Bears
  26. Bear Color: Beige
  27. Type: Artist Teddy Bear
  28. Animal: Teddy Bear
  29. Packaging: Without Packaging
  30. Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
  31. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  32. Item Weight: 2.5 lb


20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)    20 Artist STIER TEDDY BEAR by Kathleen Wallace with Sewn-in Tag (no Hang Tag)