Teddy bear:Miniature Teddy Bear

A plush toy with origins in a political cartoon about President Theodore Roosevelt and a bear hunt has became a staple of the nursery, a plaything of fantasy, but a plaything of comfort, security, and sensory pleasure too. Generations of children measure their own well-being by their proximity to their furry companions. In the 1970s, many adults recalled their fondness for teddy bears and began collecting examples in large quantities. This plaything of youth has found new devotees among acquisitive grown ups.