Annual St. Petersburg Doll & Bear Show

When:

Saturday – February 24, 2024 – Doll and Bear Show Times – 9:30am – 3:00pm

Venue:

• We return to St. Petersburg, Florida in 2024
• Featuring Antique, Vintage, Modern, Reproduction, dolls, teddy bears (#ad), toys, miniatures, etc. Fun time for all doll and bear lovers.
• Door Prizes, Charity – Identification/Valuation (Sherry Minton), Restringing; Minor Repair -Handicap Accessible, Food for sale at venue
• Come spend the day with us…..We look forward to seeing you there!

Where:

Largo Event Center – Minnreg Hall
6340 126th Ave N
St. Petersburg, FL 33773

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In the early 1900’s, an American (Morris Michtom) and a German (Richard Steiff) independently came up with designs for a stuffed toy bear at about the same time. They weren’t named for Steiff, whose name, as you saw, was Richard, not Theodore. And teddy does not mean cuddly. You may have heard that the teddy bear was named for President Theodore Roosevelt, and that’s true.

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Annual Tampa Teddy Bear Show 2024

When:

Sunday – February 11, 2024 – Tampa Teddy Bear Show Times – 10:00am – 3:00pm

Venue:

We return to Tampa, Florida in 2024
Join us for this newly designed Teddy Bear show.
Light refreshments will be available, with tables in the room to sit and enjoy fellow teddy bear collectors (#ad) while considering your purchases.
Come spend the day with us…..We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual Tampa Teddy Bear Show Exhibitors

Ben & Beth Savino, The Toy Store
Terrie Stong, Good Bears of the World
Cindy Malchoff
Art Rogers
Donna Manthey
Dian Pete
Trish Hansford
Pat Fairbanks
Carol Miller
Cindy McGuire
Jane Woodard
Tetiana Skalozub
Susan McKay
Darlene Allen
Judith Anderson
Priscilla Kershaw
Elizabeth Taylor
Julie Pitts
Diana Watts
Alisa Hubenko

Where:

Holiday Inn Tampa Airport Westshore
700 N. Westshore Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609

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It’s another day with a special designation. Today is National Teddy Bear Day in honor of a stuffed animal that’s been popular for well over a century. How did the teddy bear get its name? Was it named for President Theodore Roosevelt, was it named for teddy bear creator Theodore Steiff, or does the word teddy also mean cuddly?

Answer:

In the early 1900’s, an American (Morris Michtom) and a German (Richard Steiff) independently came up with designs for a stuffed toy bear at about the same time. They weren’t named for Steiff, whose name, as you saw, was Richard, not Theodore. And teddy does not mean cuddly. You may have heard that the teddy bear was named for President Theodore Roosevelt, and that’s true.

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Annual Doll and Bear Show

When:

Saturday – February 03, 2024 – Doll and Bear Show Times – 9:00am – 3:00pm

Venue:

Annual Doll and Teddy Show – Sponsored by the Orange Blossom Hills and Lakes Doll Club

• Doll Appraisals
• Doll Repairs
• Antiques Dolls
• Teddy Bears
• Steiff Bears (#ad)
• Steiff Dolls
• Artist Dolls
• Barbies
• Modern Dolls
• Composition Dolls
• Madame Alexander Dolls (#ad)
• Miniatures
• Doll related items: Accessories, Clothes, Fabrics and Doll Repair supplies.

Show and Sale Donation $5:00 / Children 12 and under Free
Lunch and Snacks available
Raffle to be held

Where:

Morrison United Methodist Church
1005 West Main Street
Leesburg, Fla 34748

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Barbie Doll Trivia

• Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
• Barbie was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth.
• Barbie’s official birthday is March 9, 1959, the day she was unveiled to the toy industry during New York Toy Fair.
• Barbie was joined by Ken in 1961.
• The first Barbie doll was sold for $3.00.
• The first Barbie commercial aired during the Mickey Mouse Club in 1959.
• Barbie stands 11.5 inches tall.

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Sturbridge Doll, Folk Art, and Teddy Bear Show

When:

Sunday – October 01, 2023 – Sturbridge Teddy Bear and Doll Show  – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Venue:

We return to Sturbridge, Massachusetts in 2023
Admission at the door: $6.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. We will reimburse your admission fee ($6.00) with a purchase of $50.00 or more.

Get ready for an adventure through time as we present:

A Spectacular Selection of Dolls, Teddy Bears & Folk Art! (#ad)

We’ve got everything to make your collector’s heart skip a beat:

Antique & Collectible Dolls: Pieces so timeless, they’ve seen more history than most textbooks!
Fashion & Barbie Dolls (#ad): Step into the world of glitz, glamour, and fabulous fashion!
Reborn & Original Artist Dolls & Bears: Handcrafted masterpieces that are almost as unique as you are!
From the 18th Century to the 21st Century: Travel through time without leaving the room!

But wait, there’s more!

Vintage Clothing & Linens: Take a fashionable trip down memory lane!
Furniture & Doll Houses: Because your dolls should live as stylishly as you do!
Doll Parts & Miniatures: DIY-ers, assemble! Find all the bits and bobs you need!
American Girl Clothing (#ad): Dress your American Girl in the finest threads!

Special Attractions

UFDC Information Table: Get all your burning doll questions answered!
Door Prizes: Yes, you could walk away with more than just memories!
Identification/Valuation: Find out if you’re holding onto a hidden gem!
Restringing & Minor Repair: Breathe new life into your beloved collectibles!

Hungry? Don’t worry!

Food for Purchase On Site: Because treasure hunting works up an appetite!

Good to Know:

Handicap Accessible: Everyone’s invited!

So mark your calendar and join us for a day filled with history, art, and above all, FUN!

Where:

Sturbridge Host Hotel
366 Main St
Sturbridge, MA 01566

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Teddy Bear Cleaning Tips

PLEASE DON’T throw your antique teddy bear in the washing machine! Jointed mohair or sheepskin bears should only ever be surface cleaned. Older delicate fabrics will disintegrate in the washing machine. Some older toys are often stuffed with wood wool, which will rot if it gets too wet. Color can also seep from the filling and stain the outer fabric.

• For most teddy bear cleaning, we recommend a surface clean.
• The best way to do this is with carpet foam or a mild shampoo and warm water solution.
• Do not get your toy very wet – just enough water to loosen the dirt. A steam cleaner (#ad) is helpful if you have one.
• Apply the foam or suds with a toothbrush and wipe down with a clean cloth to remove dirt. You may need to do this for several hours if the toy is very dirty.
• Starting with a soft, wide brush, gently brush out your toy’s fur. You can gradually build up to finer wire brushes to fluff up the fur. Make sure to brush very gently to avoid pulling out any fur.

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Kane County Teddy Bear and Doll Show

When:

Sunday – September 17, 2023 – Kane County Teddy Bear and Doll Show  – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Venue:

We return to St. Charles, Illinois in 2023
Admission at the door: $7.00 for adults and children under 12 are free. We will reimburse your admission fee ($7.00) with a purchase of $50.00 or more.

• A Spectacular Selection of Steiff Teddy Bears, Dolls and Folk Art
• Antique, Collectible, Fashion, Re-borns & Original Artist Dolls & Bears From The 18th Century To The 21st Century
• Vintage Clothing & Linens
• Furniture, Doll Houses, Doll Parts, Miniatures
• Barbie Dolls (#ad)

Where:

Kane County Fairgrounds
525 S Randall Rd
St. Charles, IL 60174

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Teddy Bear Cleaning Tips

PLEASE DON’T throw your antique teddy bear in the washing machine! Jointed mohair or sheepskin bears should only ever be surface cleaned. Older delicate fabrics will disintegrate in the washing machine. Some older toys are often stuffed with wood wool, which will rot if it gets too wet. Color can also seep from the filling and stain the outer fabric.

• For most teddy bear cleaning, we recommend a surface clean.
• The best way to do this is with carpet foam or a mild shampoo and warm water solution.
• Do not get your toy very wet – just enough water to loosen the dirt. A steam cleaner (#ad) is helpful if you have one.
• Apply the foam or suds with a toothbrush and wipe down with a clean cloth to remove dirt. You may need to do this for several hours if the toy is very dirty.
• Starting with a soft, wide brush, gently brush out your toy’s fur. You can gradually build up to finer wire brushes to fluff up the fur. Make sure to brush very gently to avoid pulling out any fur.

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