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I think these are at least 50 years old. A friend gave them to me. It's hard to distinguish what kind of animal they are--bears? They came as a pair and the male figure was holding a pipe and a red or yellow wristband (there might have been numbers on it).
The female figure held a wooden spoon.
The faces are not cloth--they are a hard substance that is cracking from age. Their arms and legs are made of a felt-like fabric.
Both are wearing their original clothing.
If anyone has any information, I would be very thankful as I have always wanted to learn more about them.
Thank you!
Teddy BearsTeddy bears are among the most cuddled and beloved of childhood companions,…
Not really sure but they look like 'Bearnstein Bears' I think I'd start there...but I'm not an expert, I Bearly know anything.......
thanks for the input. i just found out that they are steiff hedge hogs from the early 1950s. it seems there was a hit tv show in germany featuring this hedge hog family -- the husband was mecki and the wife micki.
so excited i finally know what they are!
Yes, you are right, Mecki & Micki. So cute I had one given to me years ago by a friend from Germany.
thanks for commenting, karola.