Traditional handmade British teddy bear by Merrythought. Edward is a beautiful replica of the teddy bear who famously inspired AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories. Originally created by Farnell in 1921, Edward has been brought to life again as the star of the major feature film 'Goodbye Christopher Robin'
Purchased from Harrods by Daphne Milne for her young son, Christopher Robin, 'Edward' bear and his owner formed a unique bond and became the best of friends. Christopher's father, AA Milne, was enamoured by the wonderful partnership he witnessed between a boy and his bear and decided to pen stories about their eventful journey through life together.

Hand-crafted in England using the same traditional skills and materials as Christopher Robin's original Edward bear, this handsome chap features a rich, antique golden mohair coat and sandy-beige pure woollen felt paws. His deep amber eyes show a longing to be loved, which together with a hand-embroidered nose and endearing smile, give him a quintessential charm that can only be found in a teddy bear of such timeless design and heritage.

True to the original, Edward also 'growls' when tipped. Recreated by Merrythought as a Special Edition, each Edward bear is individually numbered and presented in a unique 'Farnell by Merrythought' cloth gift bag.

Size: 45.5 cm / 18 inches

Little Edward Bear is a bit smaller than Edward Bear at 11 inches high. He is available here:

Composition: Mohair, 100% wool felt paws, bean-filled

Care: the surface is washable, but do not submerge in water, simply keep the teddy clean by wiping with a damp cloth and allow it to dry naturally.

The safety eyes are made of plastic with a washer on the back to keep them in place.

CE-marked - made to European and US product safety standards, which includes standard EN71-part 2 Flammability.

Safety tested and suitable for children although it is advised that any accessories (such as labels, ribbons, and clothing) are removed before giving to small children.