Bear History
Teddy Bear History >Teddy_Bear_Timeline
(URL:http://www.cymruted.com/html/timeline.html)

Vermont Teddy Bear Company Story
In 1981, John Sortino had the insipation to start his own teddy bear manufacturing company.
(URL: www.vermontteddybear.com)

The Invention of the Teddy Bear by Margarete Steiff
The result, the first toy bear, made of finest mohair and with jointed arms, legs and head, was exhibited at the Leipzig Fair in 1903
(URL: www.teddybear.org/e_gesch.htm)
The Vienna Teddy Bear Museum
Opened online in 1996. Now closed for updates but pages remain for your viewing.
(URL: www.teddybear.org/)

The Teddy Bear Museum - Stratford, England
After 18 years in Stratford-upon-Avon, the award-winning Teddy Bear Museum – recently voted one of “the icons” of England: according to CBS News “It’s world-famous and deserves to be” –
is moving from Stratford-upon-Avon, to a new home in London . .
(URL:http://www.theteddybearmuseum.com/)

President Theodore Roosevelt
"No man has had a happier life than I have led; a happier life in every way." says Teddy Roosevelt at the official White House site.
(URL: www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/tr26.html)

Benjamin F. Michtom
Possibly the best promoter of toys ever, Ben Michtom structured a sales and marketing organization second to none, propelling the Ideal Toy and Novelty Company to the forefront of the industry.
(URL:www.toy-tia.org)

WHERE TO FIND:
Magic Hat Bear
5" teddy bear / Item Code:KK0015597 / Less than $75.00
This Bear comes with a magic wand, a red satin-lined magicians cape, and even a rabbit in a top hat for the big finale.

Friendly Links
Title: Chanel Sunglasses
URL: http://www.hisunglasses.com/chanel-sunglasses-c-21_168.html
Desc.: Authentic Chanel Sun Glasses available in Men's, Women's, & Unisex styles.