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Family Ties Forever! · 06-04-2013, 05:33 PM

I wonder who it belongs to.

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The Search For A Centuries-Old Teddy Bear's Family
Bear left in UK airport last year with a photograph dated from 1918
Author: By Laura Smith-Spark and Carol Jordan CNN
Published: Jun 4, 2013 10:37 AM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2013 12:25 PM CDT

Courtesy Of Bristol Airport

London (CNN) - His fur is worn in places, his nose is rather threadbare and he's a little saggy round the middle. But staff at Bristol Airport in the west of England believe the elderly teddy bear left in the departure lounge more than a year ago, along with a photograph dated 1918, must have a loving family somewhere.

The picture, produced as a postcard from the studio of Dura Ltd., shows a teddy with two small children in light dresses. The older one, her hair tied in ribbons, has her arm around the bear. On the back is written: "With dearest love and kisses to our darling Daddie from your loving little daughter & Sonnie. Dora & Glyn." Also written is: "Taken on baby's birthday March 4 1918, one year and 5 months old."

Airport staff were initially hopeful that the bear would be reclaimed, but so far no one has come forward. Efforts by airport staff and police to trace its owners have also proved fruitless -- so now the airport is hoping the general public can lend a hand in solving the mystery. "It is obvious the bear has been well loved for many years," said Jacqui Mills, a spokeswoman for Bristol Airport. "During the last 14 months we had been hopeful that the search would result in him being reunited to his family. We have not been successful in this search and have drawn a blank."

Since the case was publicized, history and teddy bear experts from as far afield as the United States and Canada have been in touch via e-mail to offer help in finding information, she said. Some antique experts believe the teddy is a British-made Farnell Bear from the early 1900s. Others believe it could be either French or German. Anyone with information that might help find the bear's owners should contact (click on the link for e-mail address).

Copyright 2013 by CNN NewSource. All rights reserved.

gilligan fanatic · 06-04-2013, 05:50 PM

Hopefuly it'll find it's way back home

06-04-2013, 05:33 PM	#1
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	The Search For A Centuries-Old Teddy Bear's Family I wonder who it belongs to. link The Search For A Centuries-Old Teddy Bear's Family Bear left in UK airport last year with a photograph dated from 1918 Author: By Laura Smith-Spark and Carol Jordan CNN Published: Jun 4, 2013 10:37 AM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2013 12:25 PM CDT Courtesy Of Bristol Airport London (CNN) - His fur is worn in places, his nose is rather threadbare and he's a little saggy round the middle. But staff at Bristol Airport in the west of England believe the elderly teddy bear left in the departure lounge more than a year ago, along with a photograph dated 1918, must have a loving family somewhere. The picture, produced as a postcard from the studio of Dura Ltd., shows a teddy with two small children in light dresses. The older one, her hair tied in ribbons, has her arm around the bear. On the back is written: "With dearest love and kisses to our darling Daddie from your loving little daughter & Sonnie. Dora & Glyn." Also written is: "Taken on baby's birthday March 4 1918, one year and 5 months old." Airport staff were initially hopeful that the bear would be reclaimed, but so far no one has come forward. Efforts by airport staff and police to trace its owners have also proved fruitless -- so now the airport is hoping the general public can lend a hand in solving the mystery. "It is obvious the bear has been well loved for many years," said Jacqui Mills, a spokeswoman for Bristol Airport. "During the last 14 months we had been hopeful that the search would result in him being reunited to his family. We have not been successful in this search and have drawn a blank." Since the case was publicized, history and teddy bear experts from as far afield as the United States and Canada have been in touch via e-mail to offer help in finding information, she said. Some antique experts believe the teddy is a British-made Farnell Bear from the early 1900s. Others believe it could be either French or German. Anyone with information that might help find the bear's owners should contact (click on the link for e-mail address). Copyright 2013 by CNN NewSource. All rights reserved.
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