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Edward; Christopher Robin's Teddy Bear
Special Edition
Edward is a simply beautiful replica of the teddy bear who famously inspired AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories. Available in three sizes. Edward Bear 39" will be despatched within 7 days to the UK only. Please note the ROW is subject to additional shipping charges for the 39" size only please enquire before ordering.
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Edward is a simply beautiful replica of the teddy bear who famously inspired AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories. Originally created by Farnell in 1921, Edward was brought to life again as the star of major feature film 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'
Purchased from Harrods by Daphne Milne for the first birthday of her son, Christopher Robin, 'Edward' bear and his owner formed a unique bond and became the best of friends. However, following a trip to London Zoo the young boy later renamed his bear after the resident black bear 'Winnipeg' or Winnie for short. Christopher's father, AA Milne, was enamoured by the wonderful partnership he witnessed between a boy and his bear, and decided to pen stories about their eventful journey through life together.
Hand-crafted in England using the same traditional skills and materials as Christopher Robin's original Edward bear, this handsome chap features a rich, antique golden mohair coat and peachy-beige pure woollen felt paws. His deep amber eyes show a longing to be loved, which together with a hand-embroidered nose and endearing smile, give him a quintessential charm that can only be found in a teddy bear of such timeless design and heritage. True to the original, the 18" sized Edward also 'growls' when tipped. Created by Merrythought as a Special Edition, each Edward bear is individually numbered and the 11" and 18" bears are presented in a unique 'Farnell by Merrythought' cloth gift bag.
PRESENTED IN A LUXURY GIFT BAG
Suitable for children over 36 months. Please remove all tags and accessories before giving to a child.
Made in England
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THE STORY OF EDWARD BEAR
Edward story began in 1921, in the famous London department store, Harrods. Daphne Milne bought the teddy bear as a first birthday gift for her son, Christopher. The pair soon formed a unique bond and became the best of friends.
Christopher’s father, AA Milne, was so enamoured by their partnership that he decided to pen stories about their journey through life together...
Becoming 'Winnie'
Although Christopher originally named his companion ‘Edward’, following a trip to London Zoo he chose to rename his beloved bear after the resident Canadian black bear ‘Winnipeg’ - adopting the name ‘Winnie’.
This simple gesture would inspire AA Milne to create Winnie the Pooh - a literary legacy that continues to enchant readers around the world today, a whole century later.
The Merrythought Experience...
Superior Quality
As a signature of quality, our exceptional soft toys are finished with a prestigious stamp of approval...
The famous Merrythought gold-and-black label stitched to the right paw.
