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Charming vintage handmade patchwork teddy bear, crafted from softly worn quilt and floral cotton fabrics in a palette of pale …
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Charming vintage handmade patchwork teddy bear, crafted from softly worn quilt and floral cotton fabrics in a palette of pale pastels—sage green, blush, soft blue, and cream. The bear features a traditional seated form with rounded ears, outstretched arms, and oversized feet, finished with a simple green marbled fabric neck ribbon.
This type of bear is characteristic of late 20th-century handmade folk art, when repurposed quilts and textiles were commonly transformed into keepsake toys and decorative objects. Influenced by Americana craft traditions and the revival of quilting and handmade goods in the 1970s–1990s, patchwork bears like this were often made as heirloom-quality nursery pieces rather than mass-produced toys.
The visible hand stitching, irregular patchwork panels, and gentle wear give this bear a distinctly naïve, nostalgic character, making it equally appealing as a collectible textile object, nursery décor, or shelf accent in a curated interior.
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 11ʺD × 14ʺH
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age and handmade construction. Made from a vintage quilt. So fabric shows wear. … moreGood vintage condition. Light wear consistent with age and handmade construction. Made from a vintage quilt. So fabric shows wear. Note there are a couple spots on one side of the face as pictured (may come out with a spot treatment). Light wear consistent with age and handmade construction less
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