Cheeky Bear BLACKFRIDAY25 This celebrated character would thereafter

This celebrated character would thereafter always be known as 'Cheeky Bear'

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This subtle embroidery is beautifully complemented by traditional wool felt shorts to finish

this friendly bear wears a removable pure wool felt ‘petal’ effect collar

Created by Merrythought as a Limited Edition of 1958pcs

Cheeky Bear BLACKFRIDAY25 This celebrated character would thereafterCreated in 1955 by accomplished designer, Jean Barber, this cheerful character appeared in that years trials book, simply named Teddy T. Legend has it that at The British Industries Fair in the same year, attended by Queen Elizabeth II, Her Late Majesty was introduced to the new 'Teddy T', and subsequently exclaimed 'what a cheeky little bear!'. This celebrated character would thereafter always be known as 'Cheeky Bear', and debuted as the new bear of