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Vintage '90 “C. Owen” Applause-Bonita Farmer Bear Coveralls MINT Adult Collector

Description: Of all the animals that might have ended up as the world’s favorite plush toy, the bear does not seem to have been the best candidate, given its propensity to attack humans. And it likely wouldn’t have become so popular if it weren’t for its namesake, President Teddy Roosevelt. Back in 1902, Roosevelt was on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi with a group of other hunters. When he was unsuccessful in finding a bear to shoot, his assistants rounded up a bear and tied it to a tree for the president to shoot. Deeming this as entirely unsportsmanlike, Roosevelt turned down the opportunity to shoot the unfortunate creature. The story of the incident quickly circulated among the country’s newspapers, the Washington Post featuring a political cartoon that satirized the incident. After seeing the cartoon, Morris Michtom, a Brooklyn candy shop owner and maker of stuffed animals, got the idea to create a stuffed toy bear dedicated to the president who was too ethical to shoot a helpless bear. He named it “Teddy’s Bear,” and the rest, as they say, is history. Michtom got permission to use the president’s name and began mass producing teddy bears. They were so popular that Michtom soon had enough capital to found his Ideal Toy Company, known for such winners as the Betsy Wetsy and Shirley Temple dolls, Robert the Robot, games like Kerplunk and Mousetrap and the iconic Rubik’s Cube. I began collecting teddy bears in 1984, acquiring them from toy shops, doll shows and Ebay, some gifted to me by friends and family. If they were not already named, I assigned them a moniker. And though they were not lucky enough to be companions to a child, they were certainly well-loved and well cared for. Marriage and a move to a new home put most of the bears in storage in various closets. It’s time to find them a “new situation.” All of them were purchased new and never played with and I kept their hang tags. They have never been exposed to smoke or direct sunlight, and none have any “injuries.” They are as fresh and dust-free as can be for bears coming up on their fortieth birthday. BEAR NAME: C. OwenMANUFACTURER: Applause Inc. - Bonita BearAQUISITION YEAR: 1990HEIGHT; WEIGHT: 7"; 8 oz.FEATURES: jointed, hand embroidered nose & claws, shaved muzzleCOLOR; FABRIC: light brown; synthetic fibers COMMENTS: This little gem came wearing the real denim overalls he is pictured in. He can even put a paw in the pocket. I only found about ten of these guys up on Ebay, prices all over the place. All I can say is "Vote for me."

Price: 10 USD

Location: Culver, Indiana

End Time: 2024-11-22T12:58:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7 USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Eye Color: Black

Unit of Sale: Single Unit

Antique: No

Occasion: Harvest Time

Size: 7 in

Items Included: Clothing

Year Manufactured: 1990

Vintage: Yes

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Item Height: 7 in

Features: Collector Bear, Fully Jointed, Limited Edition, Surface Washable, With Clothes

Number of Items: 1

Handmade: No

Character: C. Owen

Material: Plush

Age Level: Adult Collector

Animal Species: Bear

Brand: Applause

Bear Color: Light Brown

Type: Plush Bear

Packaging: Without Packaging

Theme: Life on the Farm

Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999

Country/Region of Manufacture: Korea, Republic of

Item Weight: 0.5 lb

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