Pre labels and buttons and made during their experimental period, Cork filled bears would have been produced between 1915 and 1920. Although similar to the Chad Valley bear designs of the 1920s cork filled bears have some wonderful early features. Longer tapering arms, more pronounced muzzle, slimmer ankles and rounder feet with the absence of card inserts. The unusual filling gives bears the most wonderful feel to the touch. See Ruby, Edgar and Ermintrude in Chad Valley Section

Description

Date 1915+ Make Chad Valley Button Before buttons Label Before Labels Fabric Mohair Size Various Eyes Glass. clear with painted backs. fastened off at back with knot Features Pronounced muzzles. Large triangular nose Jointed Longer curved arms Pads Felt carded or brushed cotton Stuffing Cork Filled Clothes Growl None Number 54