(1915) Nurse Harwin. Harwin & Co. White/Cream Date 1960 Make Grisly Button

Date 1960 Make Grisly Button chest button Label Fabric Mohair Pink Size 11

His rattle is also a sign that he was made by a good toymaker with original ideas

old white mohair teddy bear

final horizontal stitch Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Replaced Felt/Carded Feet

(1915) Nurse Harwin. Harwin & Co. White/Cream Date 1960 Make Grisly ButtonRare and wonderful antique teddy bear by British firm Harwin & Company. The factory in North London ceased in 1930 so very few of these bears survive. Nurse Harwin measures 15" Five way jointed,all joints turn and are firm Feels to be filled with wood wool. Has very long arms and a hump. A longish rounded snout with remains of original stitching to mouth and nose. Please note the small ,old repair to lower right snout. Lovely, original oily glass eyes