Farnell Teddy Bears

Author : Kathy Martin
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783032472
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Farnell Teddy Bears written by Kathy Martin and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2010-08-19 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world’s foremost teddy bear experts delves into the history of the famous brand that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. The family firm of J. K. Farnell & Co. Ltd. occupies a position of unparalleled importance in British soft toy history, firstly because it was the very first British toy company to manufacture teddy bears, and also because it created the actual bear that inspired A. A. Milne to write the Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Yet impressive as those facts undoubtedly are, they comprise just a small fraction of the fascinating Farnell story. Founded in the nineteenth century, for decades J. K. Farnell & Co. Ltd. was the most respected and influential soft toy manufacturer in Britain. Thanks to the superior quality of its products, the company experienced enormous commercial success at national and international levels—even in Germany, home to its biggest rival. Surviving economic depression, devastating fire, the ravages of World War II, and other traumatic events, the company kept going until fundamental changes in the British toy market forced its closure in 1970. Since then, the Farnell name has been forgotten by all but a dedicated band of teddy bear enthusiasts and the true story of this pioneering British firm has fallen into obscurity. Now, thanks to Kathy Martin’s intensive research, the facts about J. K. Farnell & Co. Ltd. and its fabulous teddy bears are revealed in this informative and entertaining book.

Author : Kathy Martin
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1844680665
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Farnell Teddy Bears written by Kathy Martin and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The family firm of J K Farnell & Co Ltd occupies a position of unparalleled importance in British soft toy history, firstly because it was the very first British toy company to manufacture teddy bears, and also because it created the actual bear that inspired A A Milne to write the Winnie the Pooh stories. Yet impressive as those facts undoubtedly are, they comprise just a small fraction of the fascinating Farnell story. Founded in the Nineteenth century, for decades J.K. Farnell & Co Ltd was the most respected and influential soft toy manufacturer in Britain. Thanks to the superior quality of its products, the company experienced enormous commercial success at national and international level - even in Germany, home to its biggest rival, there was great demand for Farnell products. Surviving economic depression, devastating fire, the ravages of World War II and other traumatic events, the company kept going until fundamental changes in the British toy market forced its closure in 1970. Since then, the Farnell name has been forgotten by all but a dedicated band of teddy bear enthusiasts and the true story of this pioneering British firm has fallen into obscurity. Now, thanks to Kathy Martin's intensive research, the facts about J K Farnell & Co Ltd and its fabulous teddy bears are revealed in this informative and entertaining book.

Author : Kathy Martin
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783469994
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Merrythought Teddy Bears written by Kathy Martin and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2009-10-19 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deep dive into the history of the much-loved plush bear brand from one of the world’s foremost teddy bear experts. Merrythought was one of Britain’s longest running British-made teddy bear firms with a dedicated international following for their quality, highly collectable bears whose life-size models used to dominate stores such as Harrods and Hamleys. This book—with its quality color illustrations and use of original sales material—will appeal to teddy bear collectors as well as dedicated Merrythought fans and is full of tips on collecting the popular toys. Written by leading teddy bear expert, Kathy Martin, editor of Teddy Bear Scene and a regular on programs such as QVC as well as a consultant to firms producing collectable bears, this is a must for collectors, dealers, and those who loved their own Merrythought teddy bears when young. After a short-term closure, Merrythought was revived and will delight future generations. Its closure made headlines news, showing the enduring popularity of the quality bears. “This must-read book will appeal to Merrythought and teddy bear collectors and dealers, those who loved their childhood teddies and indeed anyone interested in the history of the great British toy company.” —Collectors Club of Great Britain

Author : Sue Pearson
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780028604176
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teddy Bears written by Sue Pearson and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers different facets of the world of teddy bears, paying particular attention to collecting, listing major manufacturers, identifying traits, and approximate value, with advice on bear care and restoration, and anecdotes and biographies of some famous stuffed bruins.

Author : Judy Sparrow
Publisher : Smithmark Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780831733827
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teddy Bears written by Judy Sparrow and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines the history of bears, along with hints on collecting and further study.

Author : Maureen Stanford
Publisher : World Publications (MA)
ISBN 13 : 9781572150546
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Teddy Bear Book written by Maureen Stanford and published by World Publications (MA). This book was released on 1995 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Pauline Cockrill
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 : 9780789480002
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia written by Pauline Cockrill and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia brings the art of arctophily (teddy bear collecting) up to date. This edition adds 24 important antique and new bears to the more than 500 rare, familiar, classic and modern bears. Photos.

Author : Lorraine Hitchings
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445680505
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teddy Bears written by Lorraine Hitchings and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated look at the history behind one of the most iconic toys of all time - the Teddy Bear.

Author : Linda Mullins
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780875882642
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teddy Bears Past & Present written by Linda Mullins and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carol Prisant
Publisher : Workman Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780761116240
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Antiques Roadshow Primer written by Carol Prisant and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how to investigate the history of furniture, silver, jewelry, clocks, toys, and books, and how to select an appraiser