Farther Ted- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Farther Ted- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

This teddy bear was named ‘Farther Ted’ by Mr William Simpson who was an avid collector of more than 250 teddy bears. This teddy bear is dressed in a homemade priests clothing consisting of a black cassock, a short white surplice, a bronze stole and a black biretta.  

This teddy bear is partnered with another teddy bear in Mr Simpsons collection named ‘Mrs Ted’, as well as 4 other teddy bears dressed as choir boys.

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