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Bear, Teddy

Object number2021.127.1

Manufacturer Gund, Inc.

Date2001

OriginChina

MediumPolyester; Satin; Fabric; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Patrick Miller

DescriptionPurple teddy bear stuffed animal. Purple polyester body with high pile plush surface. Black plastic eyes and purple embroidered nose. White satin ribbon around the bear's neck has repeated purple printed hospital logo and name. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 11.875 x 10.25 x 5 in. (30.2 x 26 x 12.7 cm)
InscriptionsWhite satin ribbon around the bear's neck has repeated purple printed text "[logo] Children's / Hospital of Pittsburgh".
MarksTwo fabric maker tags on the reverse, just above the tail:
Top tag has text on front "GUND" and back "FARKLEBEARY / BEAR TM / 4985";
Bottom tag has text on front "GUND / [care instructions]" and back "© GUND, INC. / EDISON, NJ. REG PA3 / HANDMADE IN CHINA67 / ALL NEW MATERIALS / CONTENT: / POLYESTER FIBERS."
Historical NotesFarklebeary Bear sold as a fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Label TextA holiday fundraiser to support Children’s Hospital led to the creation of this distinctive purple bear. KDKA radio personality Jack Bogut broadcast for charity from inside holiday window displays at downtown department stores starting in 1968. While on air, he happened upon an endearing word – farkleberry. What started as radio banter turned into an engaging method to raise money. Bogut auctioned off farkleberry tarts, farkleberry cookies, fake farkleberry bushes, and even the chance to say his catch phrase, “Start your heart, eat a farkleberry tart,” on the radio.

Previous owner Patrick Miller

Related person Anne P. Madarasz

Related institution UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Related person John C. Bogut

Related institution Children's Hospital Free Care Fund

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