Leisure object - Teddy bear, Early 1900s

Historical information

Teddy Bear belonged to mother of Jean Frank, Ethel Ogilvy (nee Stoddart) 1886-1961. Jean's father, Major Ogilvy had an active interest in scouting which he continued when he came to live in Emerald after 1936. He also had a nursery at Edenmont Rd, Clematis, was an elder at St Marks Church of England and belonged to the local Fire Brigade. Ogilvy Road is named after him. Teddy's clothes are not original - they were made by Jean.

Physical description

Child's Teddy Bear stuffed with straw - poor condition.
Clothed (green corduroy vest & trousers; grey shirt; 3 buttons; peach cravat)

Inscriptions & markings

Calico stuffed with straw.
Clothes: corduroy vest and trousers; grey cotton shirt; peach cravat; 3 buttons)

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