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Summer 1999 Issue |
The Summer 1999 feature article is “Faces 1999”. This ever popular photo essay gives readers a look at the different artist and antique Bear faces, with a challenge to identify them. There are 102 entries from all over the world. Our cover art is the talent of California artist, Tracey Roe. Can you identify the faces on the cover? Our other feature is “Rolling Along - Toy Animals on Wheels”. This informative article shows some different antique animals and Bears on wheels from companies such as Steiff and Bing.
Convention and show reports include:
The store profile is on Bears and Baubles of Berkeley, California.
Artist profiles include: Americans Steve Schutt, Tracey Roe, Kristi Bonner, Nancy Dane, and Anita Kelsey and Canadians Esther Campbell and Joan Links.
Theodore B. Bear looks at the many faces of Schuco. This informative article on the innovative and highly sought after Schuco Bears is sure to delight everyone.
The Bear Sleuth identifies a “faked” Bear from England.
The Bear Appreciation Price Guide covers Teddy Bear items from paper and mohair to wood, including a milk glass plate, a windup mechanical Bear, a valentine, a wood block Bear, and a Steiff “Breuni”.
The pattern is by Denis Shaw, and is an unjointed seated Bear named, “Winston”.
John’s Top Ten gives us the top ten things that “Teddy Bears might say if they could talk”. It is accompanied by a cartoon, based on a simple misunderstanding, by Wyre & Fox.
Epicurean Teddy has a recipe for Melinda Merbear’s “Old Fashioned Clam Chowder” and a “Super Shrimp Salad”.
Alistair takes time to appreciate the flora and fauna in La Honda in his column Etc., Etc., Etc.
Kimbearlee’s Kreative Musings, discusses different fabrics and how to creatively use them in your Bearmaking.
The Calendar of Events covers July, 1999 through September, 1999.
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