J B Bean Boyds Bears | Choose From: Emmett Elfberg, Red Teddy Sweater, Stars & Stripe Sweater, Or Ben Hardley Doinnuttin

Jointed Boyds Bears | J B Bean Collection

Choose From:
- Emmett Elfberg
- Red Teddy Sweater
- Stars & Stripe Sweater
- Ben Hardley Doinnuttin

Manufacturer:
Boyds Bears

Dimensions:
10" tall x 5.50" wide

Product weight:
10 ozs

Condition:
Very good vintage condition, clean and odor free

Boyd's Bears was founded by Gary M. Lowenthal and his wife, Justina Unger. They were owners of an antique shop, which although profitable, found difficulty maintaining an inventory of well priced antiques. They then turned to making and selling antique reproductions. Some of their more profitable reproductions included duck decoys. In 1984 they began sculpting with resin, at first making a line of miniature houses called "The Gnomes Homes". The first bear was a stuffed bear made for the couple's newborn son, Matthew. They began making and selling stuffed bears, and the bears became known as "Boyds Bears" for the town of Boyds, Maryland, where they lived and operated their business. The line of plush bears and hares was a hugely popular success, and in 1993 Boyds introduced the first resin bears. The Boyds company has several product lines, but the bears remained the most successful.[1] Enesco acquired the company in 2008 and retired the line in 2014.

Items in our shop are vintage and are not brand new. Most items come from estate sales, auctions, or private collections. The items may show minor age related wear and/or minor flaws consistent with the date of manufacture(please be sure to check photos carefully as they are part of the description). While we do our best to describe any imperfections, we are not experts. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.