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Steiff Winnipeg Teddy Bear

EAN664700

Size:36cm(14")

Limited Edition of 1500 pieces

Here is a chapter in the story of Winnie the Pooh which you may not be familiar with. In 1914, a small bear was born in Ontario, Canada. She was purchased for $20 by Lt. Harry Colebourn of The Fort Garry Horse, a Canadian cavalry regiment headed to the Western Front during World War I. Lt. Colebourn smuggled the bear into Great Britain as his regiment´s unofficial mascot. Here, the regiment´s veterinarian named her "Winnipeg" after his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Before the regiment left for the front lines, the future of this particularly gentle cub had to be decided, and so she was given to the care of London Zoo. It was at London Zoo where a certain young boy fell in love with her - Christopher Robin, son to the English author A.A. Milne. Born from love and inspiration of "Winnipeg", Christopher Robin named his own Teddy bear "Winnie".

Exclusive to the UK, Ireland & USA
Steiff Winnipeg Teddy Bear
Handmade of finest black mohair 62% MOHAIR, 38% COTTON
Hand stuffed with synthetic filling material
Posed sitting
3-way jointed
Surface washable
Limited Edition with White & Reda Ear Tag with gold-plated "Button in Ear" with elephant motif
Release Date 11/2014
CAUTION! This product is not a toy and is intended for adult collectors only