Cleaning an Old Teddy Bear

If an old teddy bear needs washing, do it very carefully. First vacuum the fur, then mix water and liquid detergent and brush the detergent through the fur. Dry with a towel, then a hair dryer on low. Let dry completely, then comb with a dog comb.    

Steiff Bears Can Be Worth Thousands

Highly collectible vintage Steiff teddy bears are a perfect way to celebrate National Teddy Bear Day this week! Teddy bears were named after President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. An avid outdoorsman and hunter, he was praised when he saw a bear cub and didn’t shoot it. Newspaper cartoonist Clifford Berryman drew a picture of the […]