A Collector's History of the Teddy Bear
A Collector's History of the Teddy Bear

Author: Patricia N. Schoonmaker

Publisher: Hobby House PressInc

Published: 1981-01-01

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780875881614

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The colorful history of the teddy bear from its pre-Roosevelt days to the present is traced and presented with detailed photographs to exemplify the changes that teddy has overcome. Includes a section on bears manufactured from such renowned companies such as Ideal, Steiff and Horsman. Also includes a charming jointed teddy bear pattern so you too can make a bear that is recorded in history!

Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears
Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears

Author: Linda Mullins

Publisher: Hobby House Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780875885537

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This sequel to Creating Heirloom Teddy Bears contains 12 new teddy bear patterns of memorable bears from Linda Mullins' private collection with complete instructions on how to make them. It features getting the look of antique teddies with the use of modern materials and techniques.

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Board Book
Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Board Book

Author: Public Domain

Publisher: HarperFestival

Published: 1997-03-28

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780688152512

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The classic action rhyme, featuring Michael Hague's lovable bears, is now available in a sturdy board book format, perfect for sharing with the very young.

Book of Teddy Bear Making
Book of Teddy Bear Making

Author: Gillian Morgan

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780785808862

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This book will show you how to make your own special family of bears. Twenty-five step-by-step projects explain how to make traditional and contemporary teddy bears, with detailed information on materials, techniques and costumes.

Bing(tm)Bears and Toys
Bing(tm)Bears and Toys

Author: Ken Yenke

Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780764311154

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372 color photos display the much sought teddy bears and toys produced by the Gebruder Bing company. Clever toys produced by this prolific firm include miniature sewing machines and phonographs, train sets and buildings, and other stuffed and mechanical animals. The history of the famous Gebru**der Bing company and designers, the tale of Bing's current revival, and modern-day toys are also included. Values are included in the captions.

Collecting Golliwoggs
Collecting Golliwoggs

Author: Dee Hockenberry

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764318023

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In this first book about the adorable black-face dolls, Dee Hockenberry presents the origins and development of Golliwogg's popularity in the 20th century. It is shown to have become Teddy Bear's best friend, a favorite of contemporary doll-makers, and Robertson's Jams' mascot. The book includes over 425 color photographs of Goliwoggs manufactured by Steiff, Dean's, Chad Valley, Canterbury, Pedigree, Merrythought, and Wendy Boston, and those made by countless unknown and prominent modern doll artists. Current values appear with the captions.

The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears
The Ultimate Handbook for Making Teddy Bears

Author: Linda Mullins

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780875885186

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This useful and clever handbook contains all the tips you need! The secrets of making teddy bears -- sewing the paws, attaching the ears and arms and more -- are yours with this book! A genuine teddy bear pattern is included so you can get started to day. Perfect companion book to American Teddy Bear Artists Pattern Book (see above).

A Dollmaker's Art
A Dollmaker's Art

Author: Louise Fecher

Publisher: Reverie Publishing

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781932485189

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Since making her first doll in 1989, artist Nancy Wiley has earned recognition and accolades both within and outside of the doll field. Her stylise and imaginative figures have been featured in magazines such as 'Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion', 'In Style' and 'George', as well as all the major doll-making publications. The book showcases 85 of the Nancy Wiley's dolls in full colour photos, organised by theme and presented with insightful commentaries from the artist, and includes a step-by-step photo essay that demonstrates the development of one doll from start to finish. The collection includes several pieces created for debut at the artist's one-woman show held in Iowa in 2004. The author is a long time writer and researcher in the field of contemporary artist dolls and has extensively interviewed Ms Wiley's family, friends, colleagues and critics to create an engaging biographical profile that traces the evolution of this dynamic artist.