Referee - William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Referee - William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

This teddy bear was named Referee and belonged to Mr William Simpson, an avid collector of more than 250 teddy bears. This teddy has jointed limbs and is flock covered. He wears green shorts, a yellow sleeveless shirt and a heart-shaped medallion around his neck. His front paws are moulded to hold items that are now missing. Homemade flags were produced as substitutes for the missing items. 

Referee was purchased in 1988 in Yeovil. He was one of a series of sports bears. According to Mr Simpson, Referee acquired his name as a result of 'act[ing] in that capacity for the Club Table Top Croquet'. 

 

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