z(1940) Ruth Thuringia. Showcased by Carly Philip french clear and black glass eyes

clear and black glass eyes with brown backs

a very good quality bear of his day--possibly not played with due to his large size

His felt pads are original with no holes or damage and he has four claw stitches on each pad and paw

A very early bear

He is 12 inches tall with boot button eyes

z(1940) Ruth Thuringia. Showcased by Carly Philip french clear and black glass eyesThuringia bear made in Germany 1940 (Ruth) and Chiltern bear 1940. Many toy companies were established in the region around the town of Sonneberg, which grew up to be the world's most famous toy area. Also more and more suppliers of doll and Teddy Bear accessories founded their little workshops all around the area like the Eye Makers or the Voice Makers. Sonnenberg had the famous Industrial School for Toy Design and the Toy Museum. Description Date