Bear, Teddy
Object number2010.41.1
Manufacturer
AmToy, Inc.
Manufacturer
American Greetings Corporation, LLC
Date1981
OriginKorea
Mediumcotton; synthetic fibers; glass(?)
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionBrown cotton teddy bear; muzzle and bottom of feet are white. Brown eyes. Nose torn and missing. One brown cotton thread for mouth.Dimensions13 x 7 in. (33 x 17.8 cm)MarksTag on right side, bottom has text:
Obverse: vertical, "AMERICAN GREETINGS"; horizontally "1981", followed by material descriptions and washing instructions'
Reverse: "AmToy / AMTOY, INC. / NEW YORK, N.Y. 10010 / MADE IN KOREA / K-4"; vertical, "PA. REG. NO. 630".
Historical NotesTeddy bear is named "Pug" belonging to Martin G. McGuinn. McGuinn was Chairman Mellon Financial Corporation and also has a gallery named after him at the History Center. Teddy bear from the Teddy Bear Reunion, which was held at the Senator John Heinz History Center from November 22,1999 to January 30, 2000. Teddy bears were collected from local celebrities and other important figures and displayed at the History Center during the holiday season. Each lender received a collectible ribbon to commemorate the bear's participation in the event.
Previous owner
Martin G. McGuinn
Related institution
Mellon Financial Corporation
Subjects
On View
On view
1847-1969
1988
