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Spring 1999 Issue |
The Spring 1999 issue contains a fun and informative article titled, “Noah’s Ark”. The cover and back cover art is the talent of artist Denis Shaw. In this pictorial review of artist and antique animals, we show our readers some of the most innovative artist animals and the rarest antique animals from different manufacturers. Also in this issue, is a fun and diffrent article, titled, “Self Portraits.” In these pages, artists from around the world made Bears in their own image. It will be continued in other issues as we receive more entries.
Convention and show reports include:
The store profile in this issue is of Dolls and Bears of Charlton Court in Long Beach, California
Artists profiled in this issue include:Singaporean Mark Rodriques, and Americans Barbara Conley, Linda Giesecke, Bette Carter and Luckye Medford.
Sotheby’s auction house in London, England submitted a wonderful story on a large group of miniature Teddy Bears that were auctioned. They belonged to twin boys and they kept them throughout their lives. It is a touching and informative article.
The Bear Sleuth delights us again with his Bear hunts. This time he finds a Steiff treasure. Again he answers letters from his many readers which help identify and value their “unknowns”.
The Bear Appreciation Price Guide includes Teddy Bears from Germany and America, a Schuco “Trip Trap”, a sterling silver snuff box, and a German Teddy Bear porcelain figurine.
The pattern in this issue is “Benson” by Denis Shaw.
Miss Emily gives us more epicurean delights - a Floating Island Coca-Mint Drink and Emerald City Honey Scones.
The Roosevelt Page provides a paper cut-out of Ted E. Bear, 1906.
Harry’s Heroes salutes, “Gulliver” and Cindy Anschutz.
Pat Johnson tells us how to repair a very worn Bear, with dramatic results.
The Top Ten prioritizes the “difficulties of travelling” and Denis Shaw’s cartoon expresses the humor in being left behind, as Noah loads his Ark.
The Calendar of Events covers shows from May, 1999 to July 1999.
Alistair complains about not getting to travel, and the antics of the other employees at Teddy Today.
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