The phrase "Teddy's Bears" soon died out, due to an article that called them teddy bears in 1906 that appeared in the Magazine, "Playthings." By now they were so popular they were on every child's wish list. They would be sold as birthday gifts, baby showers to even those mourning a loss. In 1912, the Steiff Company would make more than 500 in honor of those that were lost on the Titanic. This would show that teddy bears weren't meant just for happy occasions and could help in dealing with sadness.
The teddy bears' timeline definitely went through a lot of changes; the bears were always having something added to make it better. By the 1920s toy stores were adding glass eyes and musical devices inside the teddy bears so they could play everyone's favorite songs.
The teddy bears' timeline almost came to an end during the Depression due to not enough money and workers going off to fight in World War II. Some businesses opened back up after the war, but others stayed dormant.
Teddy bears would become washable before the 70s were over and by the 80s they'd begin to talk and read to children. The first teddy bear museum was opened up in 1984 in England. The teddy bear timeline still continues today with changes still being added to improve what was once a simple stuffed teddy bear. The teddy bear won't stop being created any time soon, people all over the world love these cute things and plan on buying them for all occasions.
Names For Teddy Bears
There is no denying the fact that teddy bears are popular and well-loved by young and old alike. As a matter of fact they are probably the most popular toys of all times. And no wonder, they are cute, soft and cuddly. They become our loyal friends and confidants. As children we quickly learn that our teddy bear can protect us from nightmares, comfort us when we are distressed, and he will keep all our secrets.
You cannot ask for anything more from a friend. That probably has a lot to do with the popularity of these collectibles. They are adorable and they are always willing to listen to our problems and take our side anytime we ask them to.
It is no wonder then that some teddy bears have become celebrities and many are recognized by their name alone. Few humans reach that status!
Winnie the Pooh is one of the most famous teddy bears. His creator was A.A. Milne. But it is important to know that much of the inspiration for that creation came from his wife Daphne and his son Christopher Robin. It seems that a trip to the zoo prompted the ideas. You see, Christopher Robin was drawn to a small black bear. In fact, he was obsessed with the bear.
As I mentioned before, the ideas began to flow. Soon afterward A. A. Milne began writing about Christopher Robin and his adventures with his teddy bear called Pooh and their friends. The popularity of Winnie the Pooh has grown to the point that you can find clothing, bedding, cartoons, web sites, and hundreds of toys all featuring this whimsical character.
Winnie does not hold this status alone. Paddington Bear is very famous as well. Paddington was created by a British writer, Michael Bond. Michael first began writing about Paddington in 1958. He continued writing the series of books and in 1967 Bond quit his job to become a full-time writer. Paddington is a sensible sort of character. He understands right from wrong and he will share his advice.
You may have heard of Rupert. This bear was first introduced as a comic strip in 'The Daily Express', a British newspaper. Rupert was created by artist Mary Toutel and the rest of us were introduced to him on November 8, 1920. Rupert is still a part of the same paper today.
However, because of failing eyesight Mary was forced to give up her love of drawing the cartoon. In 1935 Alfred Bestall took over the art of drawing and writing about Rupert and he continued the work until he retired in 1965. Since then various artists have kept Rupert going. He has even been animated in cartoons.
I also want to mention Yogi Bear and Smokey The Bear. Yogi is famous for always trying to swindle campers and others out of their picnic baskets. Yogi lives in Jellystone National Park. His side-kick is Boo-Boo. Smokey The Bear has reminded us of our responsibility to prevent forest fires for over 60 years. Now that is quite a long commitment to service!
Of course there are other famous bears, probably too many for one article to cover. But I think I have touched on the most famous. It is clear that we love our teddy bears!
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