(1940) Francois Sold £30 Irish Tara Teddy Her pads have been recovered

Her pads have been recovered with felt rather badly and her eyes may not be original but she has had them for the past 20 years at least

Even with all his flaws he is a wonderful old character

Pershore is a very early stick bear indeed

high hump and long nose

(1940) Francois Sold £30 Irish Tara Teddy Her pads have been recoveredFrancois is a French white artificial silk plush teddy bear 1940s, with clear and black glass eyes, blue artsilk ear lining, muzzle with black stitched nose and mouth, fixed neck, pin jointed limbs and glass bead necklace 11in. (28cm.) high (discoloured) Description Date 1940 Make French Button Label Fabric Art Silk White Size 11 inches Eyes Clear glass with painted backs Features Rod jointed with visible metal discs Jointed 4 ways. Fixed head Pads No