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Teddy bears and pitcher inspired by the book "The Roosevelt Bears: Their Travels and Adventures"

1906 - 1907

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
Oyster Bay, United States

In 1906 the author Seymour Eaton published the book "The Roosevelt Bears: Their Travels and Adventures." The children's book features two bears named Teddy B and Teddy G who travel around the United States of America to meet people and see famous sights. These stuffed teddy bears and pitcher with the images of Teddy B and Teddy G were produced in conjunction with Eaton's book. The teddy bear was inspired by Theodore Roosevelt after he refused to kill an injured bear during a 1902 bear hunting trip in Mississippi. The cartoonist Clifford Berryman drew a political cartoon that was published in the Washington Post. Aspiring toymakers Morris and Ruth Michtom saw the cartoon and decided to create a stuffed teddy bear toy. Roosevelt agreed that the Michtoms could use the name "Teddy," but he did not think it would be much of a success.

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  • Title: Teddy bears and pitcher inspired by the book "The Roosevelt Bears: Their Travels and Adventures"
  • Date Created: 1906 - 1907
  • Subject Keywords: Teddy bears in literature, Teddy bears in art, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Bear hunting
  • Contributor: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
  • Medium: Paper, cardboard, cloth, stuffing, fur, buttons, thread, and china
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service

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