z(1940) Gilbert. Bygone Bears Aetna The nearest “lookalike” I could

The nearest “lookalike” I could find is a Pixie Bear (Sue Pearson’s Bears book

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When restitching his nose I was able to retrace the original pattern of his nose and mouth as the holes in the fabric were clear from where they had once been

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z(1940) Gilbert. Bygone Bears Aetna The nearest “lookalike” I couldShowcased by Bygone Bears Gilbert is a lovely 1940's Chiltern who had been well loved and repaired several times over the years. I recovered his head, made new ears and restitched his nose and mouth exactly as the original. He is completely wood wool stuffed and five ways jointed. He has been loved, but he is still a sturdy chap and has managed to retain about 50% of his golden mohair, which is soft and clean. His eyes are glass, but his nose