Rusty- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

Rusty- William Simpson Teddy Bear Collection

This teddy bear was named ‘Rusty’ by Mr William Simpson who was an avid collector of more than 250 teddy bears. This teddy bear has been made from dark bronze coloured pipe cleaners with black pads. It has been decorated in a cream coloured neck ribbon.

This teddy was a gift to Mr Simpson in 1995 from Dave and Elaine Freebody along with William the Croquet Coach.

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