z(1940) Gilbert. Bygone Bears Aetna There are some repairs on

There are some repairs on his foot where glue has been used

The original stitching on the nose looks brown although it may just be faded

Button   Label   Fabric Mohair Blond Size 12 ins Eyes Glass Features Shaved muzzle and feet Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Velveteen Stuffing Woodwool/Kapok Clothes Growl Ting-a-ling mechanism Number V38

Very short legs

z(1940) Gilbert. Bygone Bears Aetna There are some repairs onShowcased 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