Teddy bears and how they were born

A simple hunting trip in November 1902 gave birth to one of the most popular toys for children and adults all over the world, the teddy bear.

President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was invited by Mississippi Governor Longino, Andrew H. then a bear hunt in Mississippi. After a tiring and long day, Teddy was president is unable, One Kill, even though most of the other hunters had killed an animal. The president has decided to partner and bindsAmerican Black Bear and presented it as an easy prey for the President. Thinking that it would be unfair if the other hunters, he refused to meet with the words "not to spare the bear, shoot me the link to an animal." He instructed his staff to kill the bear and just put them out of their misery. A political cartoon by Clifford Berryman the incident was created and was the 16th of the Washington Post Published November 1902, was titled "Drawing the Line in Mississippi". LaterImprovements in the drawing showed how cute and cuddly bear cub, rather than a large animal and wild.

Berryman cartoon with the little kitten around the U.S. in circulation. The owner of a candy store and stuffed toy manufacturer, Morris Michtom saw the picture and it inspired him to create a little 'stuffed bear. He sent one to President Roosevelt and asked permission for him to name his creation. The president immediately agreed, that "Teddy Bear" was born.

'S Teddy Bearwas a great success. And so the first manufacturer in the United States was founded, Ideal Novelty and Toy Company was founded by a small candy and stuffed animal business of Morris and Rose Michtom. With the same time that Teddy 's Bear made waves in the U.S., the German company has made its version of a stuffed bear, adding to the popularity of stuffed animal. Mass production began. In 1906, Teddy Bear's fever has hit the United States, children and adultshave not been spared. Everyone wants their picture taken by the hand of a. Teddy Bear President Roosevelt gets used as a mascot for his re-election bid. In October 1906, teddy bear, "without the apostrophe and" s ", was" the accepted term for this toy.

At the outbreak of World War II, the enthusiasm was for the animal friendly. The series production was stopped, the resources were in an attempt to win the war, instead of small animals. ManyProduction companies closed and never reopened.

Just as the president in which it was taken its name, these adorable stuffed animals travel has stood the test of time and have left their mark on history. In 1969, the actor expression of love and belief in the role of Teddy in the emotional life of an adult who sparked the comeback of a favorite stuffed animal. The actor Peter Bull, wrote a book "Bear with Me", later renamed The Teddy Bear book has revived the EnglishPeople love the little bear. His book has sparked a movement among adults, and they began to see the teddy bear not only as a toy, but as a collector's item, something they have children to hold and can hold as adults.

Love the people who were at the toy powered by a doll maker American port Beverly. In 1974 he created shows with the bear and donated it to the United Federation of Doll Clubs. After seeing what he did, the world was againcaptured by the magic of the little teddy bear. Thus began the development of the collection of these stuffed animals. Teddy Bear Teddy Bear collection has greatly increased the reputation and the price of the old and ancient. Many were inspired by their own version to sell to collectors to create.

Today the world to see live the excitement that we started hunting in Mississippi. Millions of collectors who are very willing to spend their moneyThis lovable stuffed animals. More than 100 years after its introduction, the teddy bear still survive. love story in the world with this stuffed animal will continue to the next generation.