(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins He is filled with Kapok

He is filled with Kapok (Aerolite) which was used between 1923/1926

thin yellow/green silk ribbon around neck-original

now a warm beige colour Size: 19"

There is a connection with the Coleman's Mustard Company

Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Original Pads/light brown stitching 4 claws on paws and on pads Stuffing Woodwool Clothes White coat Growl Not Working Number

(1931) Early Merrythought Bingie bear 15ins He is filled with KapokMerrythought was well known for their bears with a difference. The first in 1931 was a Bingie. This one with the Earliest label on his leg. Bingie's are sitting bears with unjointed legs and short arms with the pads facing almost backwards. They had particularly long feet. There was also a Tumpy. Later a Cutie Binge and a baby Bingie were added together with a number of relatives! Description Date 1931 Make merrythought Label early Fabric mohair Size