Dean's rag book bear

About deans rag book co ltd from their origins in london in 1903, deans have always been at the fore front of toy design and manufacture and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915 as documented and probably even earlier from 1906. A deans white mohair mother polar bear sitting on her hind legs, having orange glass eyes, stitched mouth and cloth nose, holding her polar bear cub, with deans rag book label to the bottom of mother bear and label to neck of cub. Get the best deals on deans teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. His pads are made from a camel coloured suedette material and his right foot has the dean s rag book label and his certificate is numbered. The deans family had founded their book publishing business in 1711 and during the next 200 years or so, prospered greatly. Deans bears membership bear collectors limited edition hudson 2002. They were among the first companies to print books for children whose purpose was more for fun than education. Deans rag books, or just deans was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to produce rag books for children. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear company. He is fully jointed and wears an argyle sock on his head that is always part of the sock bear series that deans produced.

Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy bear. He has a foot tag with the fussing dogs in the bottom right corner. While most people are familiar with steiff, chiltern and even beanie baby deans rag book co made the first teddy bears in the uk. Deans ragbook uk yellow mohair golden dawn bear 2000 jadees. Deans rag book 1907 forest friends published in london by deans rag book co. Deans made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted dolls, teddy bears and even mickey mouse and other characters. Originally producing ragbooks and childrens toys they moved into teddy bears during the first world war, filling a space left while toys were not being imported from mainland europe. Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by deans trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. Trutolife american black bear with short acrylic plush, brown and black plastic eyes, rubber moulded face with black nose, cream mohair muzzle, unjointed hinged arms and legs with rubber paws and label in back seam, late 1950s 16. They started to make unbranded bears in 1905 and labelled bears from 1915.

Dean s founded in 1903, made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted dolls, teddy bears and even mickey mouse and other characters. The 60 and 70 brought many changes to deans rag book co. Deans rag book for sale in uk 35 used deans rag books. Dean s rag book 1907 forest friends published in london by deans rag book co.

A little dean s history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton children s books. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Manufactured in great britain by the dean s rag book co. Deans rag book pair of mohair teddy bears twos company for great ormond st. Deans rag book co ltd mini bear boxed treacle ive had this bear as part of my collection for many years, but due to downsizing i have to rehome some of my favourites. Then in 1915 a gap in the market due to the war, madeway for deans to produce mohair soft toys and in. The company was established as a manufacturer of lithographed cloth books, toys and dolls.

Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears. See more ideas about dolls, vintage dolls and dean. Deans collection steiff collection hermann collection. Deans are the first british company to product teddy bears as early as 1915. Deans rag book co ltd, have always been a the forefront of toy designs and manufacture since 1903. Centenary year 2003 membership bear henry plush toy. The bear is approximately 11 inches tall and has rusty brown 100% mohair pile fabric fur. Dean s rag book co ltd, have always been a the forefront of toy designs and manufacture since 1903. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the deans ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903. Clemens is a well known teddy bear factory in germany, who have conquered the hearts of many children at home and abroad since 1948. Then in 1915 a gap in the market due to the war, madeway for deans to produce mohair soft toys and in 1922, they crafted their first premier bear. A little deans history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books.

In 1902, one of the deans family, a certain captain henry samuel dean, together with a fellow director of the firm had produced a rag book. Dec 20, 2016 presenting vintage deans rag book bear clouseau n 53 of 250 ltd ed resisted 1993 signed cert neil miller sarah sellers nice quality rare bear mohair brown reticulate joints 30 cm high needs new home very cute n excellent condition as new. May 17, 2018 while most people are familiar with steiff, chiltern and even beanie baby deans rag book co made the first teddy bears in the uk. The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd. Deans rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. Deans ragbook uk yellow mohair golden dawn bearfully jointed deans rag book limited edition yellow mohair bear 2000made in the ukbydeans rag book co ltdlimited editionyellow black mohair bear golden dawn this bear is fully jointedwith hand shaved and sewn featuresmade for the year 2000this bear has furry paw pads o. Todays arrivals this weeks arrivals shop directory new shops todays featured shops all items. However, their expertise in working with cloth, printing and patterns also led them to branch out into other enterprises such as making soft toys and cutout books. A deans rag book teddy bear with beige mohair, pronounced muzzle, clear and black glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth, webbed hand paws and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with velvet pads and green and white label on foot. Deans bears for sale in uk 69 secondhand deans bears. Originally producing ragbooks and children s toys they moved into teddy bears during the first world war, filling a space left while toys were not being imported from mainland europe. Deans rag book company 1903 brighton toy and model museum. This beautiful bear is issued in a limited edition of 300 only and this is no.

From our origins in london in 1903, dean s have always been at the forefront of toy design and manufacture and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915 as documented and probably even earlier from 1906. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949. Make offer deans rag book mohair artist jointed bear jack ltd. Full color illustrations of various animals throughout. Manufactured in great britain by the deans rag book co. Limited edition bear and there is a hand written 175 after the word no. Hand stitched nose and mouth fully jointed with suedette pads. Make offer deans rag book company 1998 howard bear. The factory in rye in sussex stayed the main production plant and was extended in 1961. Click here to see similar items, and to buy from ebay.

He measures 14, 35 cm, has a numbered tag and certificate and he wears a centenary medal as well as a blue bow tie. Presenting vintage deans rag book bear clouseau n 53 of 250 ltd ed resisted 1993 signed cert neil miller sarah sellers nice quality rare bear mohair brown reticulate joints 30 cm high needs new home very cute n excellent condition as new. Bear and book are packed in a golden box lined with blue satin. Make offer dean s rag book company 1998 howard bear. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. In the late 20th century deans were to be found in pontypool, gwent uk where the production of limited edition collector teddy bears began and made the company one of the best loved teddy bear manufactures in the uk. Instead it began its life as dean s rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. The deans rag book company was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to launch his brightly colored, printed rag books for children who wear their food and eat their. Deans rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. A fabulous big bear made of gold and white wavy mohair, fullyjointed with huge feet and unique pearshaped body. Deans founded in 1903, made many types of toys from rag books, for which they were initially famous, to beautifully crafted dolls, teddy bears and even mickey mouse and other characters. Used, deans rag book limited edition bear curly designed by frank webster 62200 deans rag cute little bear kept on display in a smoke free home. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls and.

Deans ragbook uk yellow mohair golden dawn bearfully jointed dean s rag book limited edition yellow mohair bear 2000made in the ukbydean s rag book co ltdlimited editionyellow black mohair bear golden dawn this bear is fully jointedwith hand shaved and sewn featuresmade for the year 2000this bear has furry paw pads o. The deans rag book bear made for their centenary which accompanies this book is a good example of the deans range in his lovely quality soft mohair. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs l. Hello this is an deans bears in good recondition for just 29.

Jan 08, 2020 the 60 and 70 brought many changes to deans rag book co. Deans ragbook uk yellow mohair golden dawn bear 2000. Soft stuffed with a dark brass feathered mohair and black shoe button eyes. Edition great britain 18 the dean rag book company teddy bear past time mohair collectable 12 rare. The millers, now aided by their son, robin, have once more steered deans to a position of prominence this time in the collector bear market. Deans bears for sale in uk 68 secondhand deans bears. Rag books deans didnt start out as a teddy bear maker. Deans rag book co ltd mini bear boxed black deans acorn collector bear limited edition in excellent condition. Originally set up to make rag books, deans soon diversified into rag sheets and soft toys, including teddy bears.