A rare dean s rag book pluto orange velvet body, black velvet ears, printed features and wire armature 12in. Then in 1915 a gap in the market due to the war, madeway for deans to produce mohair soft toys and in 1922, they crafted their first premier bear. A classic childrens rag book with illustrated nursery rhymes. Front shows girl holding a baby, rear cover shows a baby drinking out of a bottle. See todays deans bears for sale, best offer and auction. Lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. This mickey mouse toy was made by the deans rag book co. However, their expertise in working with cloth, printing and patterns also led them to branch out into other enterprises such as making soft toys and cutout books. Inspired and delightful creations, some with more than a touch of whimsy.
Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy bear. Among those posts you can check out pluto and flip and froggy. Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy. Hakes pluto english doll by deans rag book company. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs l.
It is speculated that the deans rag book dolls might have been part of horsmans babyland line. Allover moderate scattered aging plus additional traces of wear including. Ltd the first 100 years by neil miller if you are interested in the history of this spinoff rag book, toys, and teddy bear company. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Pluto, a lesser disney character, was a bargain and now mine. Deans rag book company, limited edition hudson 100% mohair collectible bear. Mickey has both pants buttons on front and is missing two. Full color illustrations of various animals throughout.
Apr 2, 2016 lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. The dean s rag book company limited the first 100 years 19032003 191 pages. Very rare and niceexample of mickey mouses dog pluto made by deans rag book co. Originally set up to make rag books, dean s soon diversified into rag sheets and soft toys, including teddy bears. In later years another company merger and new management have given us the deans we now know. Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears.
New listing deans rag book company adrian mohair bear limited edition 29 of. A dean s rag book pluto with pringed face and paws, long black ears, black velvet nose and tail, with green collar 10in. The deans family had founded their book publishing business in 1711. View realised deans rag book auction prices from 186 auction lots. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Vintage dean s peacocks are almost always found in tins rather than boxes because the boxes just didnt survive the years. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear. Britains oldest teddy bear manufacturer dean s rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. The company also published noddy titles and television tiein books for the camberwick green series. From our origins in london in 1903, deans have always been at the forefront of toy design and manufacture and were the first british company to produce teddy bears as early as 1915 as documented and probably even earlier from 1906. An essential book for collectors of dean s teddy bears, dolls, toys, mickey mouse, golllies and rag books with a history of the company and details on production of the numerous products made since 1902. The first mickey mouse soft toy was designed and released by deans in 1930. Not dated but believed to be from the first quarter of the 20th century.
I shared some of my small scale mickey jazzers below. On the back of this single marketing sample, the deans rag book company ltd. Deans rag book mickey and minnie mouse mickey mouse doll, vintage. The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd. Vintage deans peacocks condoms in original domed box. Super rare vintage 1930s deans rag book pluto 0 results.
These early 1930s dolls came in a variety of stylessizes. From here they bloomed, being the first company licensed to produce mickey mouse, pluto and donald duck. Extremely rare vintage 1930s deans rag book velveteen pluto. Buy dean s teddy bears and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Mickey mouse we forget how mickey looked younger the older he got. In 1917, moulded faced dolls were produced for the first time and over the next 20 years, the deans rag book company ltd. Deans rag book co from 1905 trains were a popular theme. A little deans history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. If you have an identical or similar to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. Some wear and fading and a few spots here and there.
Additionally, deans rag book company limited published numerous walt disney titles, including the characters of mickey mouse, pluto, donald duck, dumbo, bambi, and. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. In the second photo i wanted to show his wonderful label on the bottom side deans rag company always does a nice job with that and you get to see his paw pads and the nice leather collar he wears this way. This is a 6 tall mickey mouse doll wfeltvelveteencovered body, wire inserts for posing and metal eyes. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Original condi 1930s deans rag book old teddy bear w label english antique. Rare deans rag book company limited edition 1930s replca. Vintage mohair deans rag book co childsplay scottish terrier toy dog c1957.
Simplicity disney mickey mouse, minnie mouse, and pluto stuffed animal pattern no. The dean s rag book company was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to launch his brightly colored, printed rag books for children who wear their food and eat their clothes. Dean s rag book company,limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. A 1930s deans rag book mickey mouse velvet doll, marked to neck, reg no 73063, with repairs and wear, a 1930s deans rag book donald duck, bears stitched label to foot and a fisher price painted wood pop up kritters collapsible pluto ears missing 3. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949. Deans rag book collection welcome to the brand new deans rag book co ltd.
A deans white mohair mother polar bear sitting on her hind legs, having orange glass eyes, stitched mouth and cloth nose, holding her polar bear cub, with deans rag book label to the bottom of mother bear and label to neck of cub. Get the best deals on deans teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. I believe the wonderful outsized mickey to be made by britains dean s rag book company a toy company i have written about several times in the past. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Deans rag books, or just deans was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to produce rag books for children. Make offer seldom seen rare vtg popeye dean s rag book co 9 tall doll. Dean s rag book company yesno mohair bear wendall by barbara sixby. Deans rag book co teddy bears shop for the widest range of deans rag book. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, deans rag book co. Dean s rag book company limited edition 1930s replica of the dean s bearson of nigel number 376 of 2000 mint with all tags.
Rare antique 1910s marked made in england deans rag book company. Original whiskers present and mickey has five finger felt hands. Dean s rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. Ltd in the 1930s, the character having debuted in walt disneys 1928 animated short film steamboat willie. The deans rag book company limited the first 100 years. Character merchandise began to appear dismal desmond in 1926, mickey mouse in 1930 and were followed by pluto, goofy, lucky oswald, popeye and others. Make offer cardigan bear collectable rare limited edition dean s rag book company ltd new. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the dean s ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903.