Friday's Bear - William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

This teddy bear was named Friday's Bear and belonged to Mr William Simpson, an avid collector of more than 250 teddy bears. Friday's Bear has a swivel head and jointed limbs. It has a Steiff button / label in its left ear and another label attached to its left front leg. Its fur is of a dark honey colour. It wears a waistcoat with a tapestry-like design on it and a matching bowtie. A red rose is attached to its right front leg.  

HMCMS:D2008.3.76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82 make up the Days of the Week Collection of Steiff bears, based on the nursery rhyme "Monday's child is fair of face" (etc.). This group of seven bears comes with a framed Certificate of Authenticity, printed with the "Monday's child" rhyme and Mr Simpson's name.