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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