z(1949) Label Ming. Josie Rockett Minibrix

z(1949) Label Ming. Josie Rockett MinibrixShowcased by Josie Rockett Ming is a wonderful Panda bear produced by Deans in 1949. He is unjointed and is posed on all fours. He has an amazing design feature, his feet contain a heavy material (possibly rubber) which cause his legs to swing when he is lifted, originally he would have had a cord on his back so that a child could walk him, you can just imagine him bouncing along! He has black and white wool plush fur, is firmly soft stuffed, has

Both her footpads are original felt

short mohair muzzle and pads

Merrythought button with wishbone design normally found in left ear

His height is 10

a small head

Simply beautiful

These bears had vertically stitched triangular noses with a top final horizontal stitch/stitches

Number V24

thinning and small balding spots

and black vertically stitched nose with nostrils

It is made from white silk fabric with blue lettering: "Chiltern Hygienic Toys Made in England 2/52/1"  He has been played with but obviously well cared for

Date 1930 Make Chad Valley Button Label Fabric Crimson Artsilk Size 12 ins Eyes Original glass Features Original Nose / Mouth and beautiful crimson colour Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Recovered Stuffing Woodwool/Kapok Clothes Red ruff Growl Non working growler Number V 199