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. Cloth books seem common place today a quick search on amazon reveals hundreds of variations but in the early 20th century a chewable, washable books was a truly innovative, inspiring idea. Instead it began its life as deans rag book company, founded by henry dean in 1903, to make brightly colored rag books for children. Pinked edges a little frayed, just affecting the caption on page 7, still easily legible. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, deans rag book co.
Two years later, neil and barbara miller bought out the firm and revived the deans rag book co. The factory in rye in sussex stayed the main production plant and was extended in 1961. We currently have 21 books by this publisher in stock. Deans rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. Ltd, cloth book, another on nottinghamshire printed works. Deans mohair teddy bear 11 inch jointed collectors club limited edition herbert. A single picture to each page with 1 line caption beneath. Please be aware that many publishers change their name slightly over time and that our records show the exact name of the publisher at. Rag books deans didnt start out as a teddy bear maker. The dean family had been in business for a long time before then, starting out in 1711 as a book publishing company, producing rag books for small children consisting of short stories printed on calico. Deans rag books, or just deans was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to produce rag books for children.
Some dean rag dolls identified 1903 knockabou t cutout cloth dolls. Dismal desmond soft toy dog by the deans rag book co 1903 ltd, 19271935 made. Deans rag book co teddy bear ltd ed 8 of 38 hannah 16 jointed pale peach mohair. You are viewing all stock published by 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.
The firms declared sic number is 32409 which means manufacture of other games and toys, n. Originally set up to make rag books, deans soon diversified into rag sheets and soft toys, including teddy bears. Britains oldest teddy bear manufacturer deans rag book company opened in 1903 in london and have been in continuous operation since making cloth toys and dolls. The tag is attached to this wonderful bearone side saying lakeland bearsc 1989 wendy phillips ltd and the reverse side specially made in gt britain by the deans rag book co ltd, the deans rag book co ltd, pontypool, gwent, np4 6yypa3164gb. More information about this seller contact this seller 16. Buy deans rag book and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The books were virtually indestructible, as illustrated by deans trademark showing a bulldog and a terrier fighting over a read more. On december 18th 1903, henry dean filed a patent for books with cloth leaves. Fancy dress outfit, top and frilly trousers made of nursery rhyme rag book fabric, rag book pedlar girl, deans rag book co, england, 19101930 museum number b. From 1956 a subsidiary company was formed with deans. Deans rag book co ltd, patented march 7, 1905, 20 registered, deans rag books patented. 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. Deans rag book company limited edition 1930s replica of the deans bearson of nigel number 376 of 2000 mint with all tags. The company used the childsplay toystrademark till 1965, when childsplay ltd.
An old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey mouse and one of minnie mouse, each with deans button and 6 high 2. This is a standard security test that we use to prevent spammers from sending automated requests. Make offer vintage deans rag book bear raymond 23 mohair jointed limited edition 24250. Deans rag book for sale in uk 30 used deans rag books. 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. Lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey. Lot 434 an old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey mouse and one of minnie mouse, each with deans. Deans rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. The deans rag book company was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to launch his brightly colored, printed rag books for. About dean s rag book co ltd from their origins in london in 1903, deans have always been at the fore front 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. Soft toy, dismal desmond made in england by deans rag.
Get the best deals on deans teddy bears when you shop the largest online selection at. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs logo the year previously when this logo had been registered in the usa. Antique bears by deans rag book company totally teddy bears. An old deans rag book co ltd figure of mickey mouse and one of minnie mouse, each with deans butt. The rag doll pictured was made in england by deans rag book co.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Deans bears for sale in uk 68 secondhand deans bears. In 1902, one of the deans family, a certain captain henry samuel dean, together with a fellow director of the firm had produced a rag book. Rag book pedlar girl the deans rag book co 1903 ltd. Our website makes it possible to view other available documents related to deans rag book company,limited. The deans rag book company 1903 limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. James williams, printed in colour on cloth, pp10, including an advertising slip for deans rag books. Deans rag book co ltd mini bear boxed treacle deans bear jack duckworth coronation st limited edition trademark taped glasses, jointed dressed bear. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the.
A little deans history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. Deans rag book company,limited in cardiff, cf23 8ab. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. Official deans rag book company shop at world of deans bears.
Deans bears a brief history of britains oldest teddy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. That concern can available per its telephone number 01981 240966. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs l. Deans rag book co ltd mini bear boxed black deans rag book company elvis bear limited edition. Mickey mouse doll vintage mickey mouse mickey mouse and friends vintage disney old disney disney toys disney art disney horror felix the cats. The firm is registered under the number 00078243 and companys last known status is active. Deans rag book companys incorporation dates back to 1903. Deans rag book collection first british teddy bear.
You have at your disposal scanned copies of official documents submitted by the company at companies house. Some bears from the 1930s sported a silver button in the left ear which read deans rag book co. The company was established as a manufacturer of lithographed cloth books, toys and dolls. Its a long way from them being responsible for printing books for over 200 years. Produced to commemorate the birth of the first polar bear at london zoo in 1949. Find out more information about deans rag book company,limited. Limited edition deans rag book co ltd mohair bear chandler. They were among the first companies to print books for children whose purpose was more for fun than education. Rag books dean s didnt start out as a teddy bear maker. Deans rag book company ltd collectors club teddy bear limited edition 5059.
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