Sold (1914) Sergeant Culver. The Kissable Muzzle 23ins

Sold (1914) Sergeant Culver. The Kissable Muzzle 23insSOLD AMERICAN STUFFED TOY COMPANY 'TEDDY BEAR'. Showcased by The Kissable Muzzle This 1914 1920 Beige Mohair Teddy Bear is an outstanding 25" tall. He is fully jointed, has a fabulous hump back and the most amazing full mohair coat for a century old bear! We call this handsome bear "Sergeant Culver" as he resembles a similar bear who is depicted as the mascot from 1914 of the Culver Military Academy in Logansport, IN. This is a tid bit showcased in

The original rexine pads are good and strong

is soft stuffed probably with sub stuffing and has lovely grey velveteen pads

She has original glass eyes with orange painted backs

Teddy is showcased by The Bear Necessities Boutique

There is an inoperative growler in his  tummy

This actual bear appears on page 117 of The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia

pads replaced

German Button   Label Fabric Mohair blond Size 12ins Eyes Original glass eyes Features Working YES/NO mechanism Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Wood wool Clothes Growl Number V41

Button   Label   Fabric Mohair Blond Size 12 ins Eyes Glass Features Original Nose/Mouth

bearing an original button on her back

He has lost his label

Date 1940/50s Make Chiltern