Since his birth in 1902 the teddy bear has captured the hearts of young
and old alike. He has survived revolutions, flown in jet fighters and
taken part in land and water speed records and in times of great
conflict he has stayed by his companion's side. Children everywhere
adore him because he is patient with them and his universal appeal has
inspired adult collectors from all over the globe to spend countless
amounts of money. With a range of previously unpublished images, teddy
bear historian and collector Lorraine Hitchings offers a wonderfully
nostalgic look back at one of the true icons of the twentieth century.