Bear, Teddy
Object number2000.15.1
Artist
Muffin Enterprises, Inc.
Date2000
MediumShredded urethane Foam; Bleached Cellulose Fibers; Fabric; Ribbon; Plastic
Credit LineGIft of Karen A.Shirey
DescriptionTeddy bear stuffed animal. Tan fur with dark brown paws, feet, and ears. Plastic brown and black eyes. White snout with black nose and black, stitched mouth. Red ribbon tie around neck. White tank-top with red lettering on front and back.Dimensions16.5 x 6.5 x 12 in. (41.9 x 16.5 x 30.5 cm)MarksFront of shirt:SIR KOFF-A-LOT (TM) SPEEDY RECOVERY (w/ heart).
Back of shirt:A Cough for your lungs/A hug for your heart/I'll help you to Bear it/By doing my part/c Muffin Enterprises 1984
Historical NotesDr. Larry Shaffer, a cardiovascular surgeon and native of Pittsburgh, was the creator of Sir-Koff-A-Lot. The bears are used at Washington Hospital in Washington, PA, Altoona Hospital and Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA. to help ease the pain of post-operative respiratory therapy.
Related person
Doctor Larry Shaffer
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c. 1948
1840-1879
