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Summer 2000 Issue |
It’s Summer 2000 - Faces 2000. This ever popular issue is bigger and better than ever, with 16 more pages and packed full of great Teddy Bear faces. With 110 faces of antique and artist Bears from all over the world, it is a definite must for every Teddy Bear collector. Have fun guessing which artist made what Teddy and check your accuracy in the index at the end of the article.
Artist profiles include: Barbara Cardwell, Jutta Cyr, Mary Lou Foley, Kathy Myers, Betsy Reum, and Sandra Schroeder.
Theodore B. Bear looks at the artistry of R.F. Outcault and Clifford Berryman. Berryman drew the famous cartoon showing Roosevelt refusing to shoot a Bear cub. Outcault not only was the artist behind the creation of Buster Brown, but also was known for Buddy Tucker and Billy the Bear.
The Roosevelt Page displays examples of R. F. Outcault’s famous art on postcards.
The Bear Sleuth is at it again, and this time he finds a wonderful Schuco Teddy Bear in Salt Lake City. Was it a bargain? As in each issue he continues to answer reader’s questions and identifies their Teddy Bears.
The Bear Appreciation Price Guide shows a Steiff Koala, a Steiff Jackie Bear, a mechanical Cramer, a Knickerbocker, a Herman, and an American Teddy Bear.
Read about the famous Clarion - Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland. This fun and informative article also shows readers some of the beautiful auction pieces that benefited the new Teddy Bear museum.
Join the mystery and read about the Teddy Bear Jubilee convention and Teddy Bear contest in Kansas City.
The Ross Park Zoo’s The Teddy Bear Artist Invitational (TBAI) is profiled in this issue. Enjoy a peek at the incredible array of artist originals and read about the exciting auction and gallery show. It was one of those once ina lifetime experiences.
The Festival of Steiff, sponsored by the The Toy Store in Toledo, Ohio, was a great chance to view and purchase rare and unusual Steiff pieces. Dealers and experts from all over the world were their to answer questions from avid Steiff collectors.
Get a sneak peek at the “Berenbos” Teddy Bear Auction. Famous Teddy Bear artists donated some incredible pieces for this auction that benefitted the Bear Wood Bear sanctuary in Rhenen, Holland.
Kimberlee’s Kreative Musings explains the importance of taking a walk to rejuvenate your creativity.
A new feature - “Did You Know?” tells about the Bear parks, Bear Country U.S.A. and Yellowstone Bear World. These parks are havens for Bears and other wild animals, and it is a great opportunity to study these magnificent creatures up close and personal.
The Book Reviews cover three great price guides, written by Linda Mullins, Dee Hockenberry and Ken Yenke.
Denis Shaw gives his farewell Teddy Bear classes in Dordrecht, Holland.
The Pattern in this issue was created by Dutch artist, Sylvia van de Vijver and is called “Snorrie.” This comical Teddy is a unique pattern that will delight everyone.
Alistair gives us a glimpse of his trip to Clarion and his concerns about the newest Teddy Today employee - a skunk!
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