Paddington Bear- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Paddington Bear- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

This teddy bear is a Gabriella Designed Paddington Bear. The bear is complete with its typical brown felt hooded duffle coat, orange felt hat and yellow Wellington boots, although the fabric clothing has been badly damaged.

This teddy bear was collected by Mr William Simpson, an avid collector of more than 250 teddy bears. It was purchased by him in a Beals department store in Bournemouth in 1976.

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