{"product_id":"the-merrythought-bear-18-heritage-collection-mohair-teddy-bear-special-edition","title":"The Merrythought Bear | 18\" Heritage Collection Mohair Teddy Bear – Special Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Merrythought Bear – Heritage Collection Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable recreation of one of the most important bears in Merrythought's history, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Merrythought Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings an original 1931 design back to life for a new generation of collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by the extraordinarily talented \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorence Attwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, The Merrythought Bear was one of her earliest patterns and appeared in Merrythought's inaugural catalogue in 1931. The original was described as being beautifully finished and feather-light, crafted from distinctive 'Old Gold' mohair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday's recreation faithfully honours those historic details, combining traditional British teddy bear making with the exceptional craftsmanship for which Merrythought has become renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the Original 1931 Merrythought Bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovingly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this impressive 18-inch teddy bear is crafted from beautiful wavy golden mohair plush, closely echoing the warm colouring and character of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChestnut-coloured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epure wool felt paw pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feature carefully hand-stitched claw detailing, while a traditional scarlet satin bow sits characteristically off-centre around the bear's neck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully jointed for a traditional teddy bear feel, The Merrythought Bear also features a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworking growler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing its distinctive growl when gently tipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery detail has been thoughtfully considered to recreate the character and 'unequalled quality' of its 1930s predecessor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of Florence Attwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story behind this bear is equally remarkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorence 'Florrie' Attwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the talented pattern maker responsible for Merrythought's inaugural collection of soft toys. Having lost her hearing following childhood measles and being unable to speak, Florence attended The Royal School for the Deaf in Manchester, where her remarkable talent for design and dressmaking developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter working for British toy manufacturer Chad Valley, Florence joined Merrythought and began filling the company's earliest pattern books with her distinctive drawings and ideas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer creativity and technical expertise helped establish Merrythought's identity, creating characters including the original Merrythought and Magnet teddy bears. 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