z(1938) John the Panda. The Bear Necessities American Stick Bear clear and black glass eyes

clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown backs

clear and black glass eyes with remains of pink backs

The toys were marketed from Dublin until 1969 when their Head Offices moved to county Galway

Showcased by Bygone Bears

z(1938) John the Panda. The Bear Necessities American Stick Bear clear and black glass eyesShowcased by The Bear Necessities Boutique Panda Bear believed to be a Merrythought and to have come out during the height of the Panda Craze during 1938 39 when Pandas first arrived at the London Zoo. A lovely example of an early Panda. Description Date 1938 Make Possibly Merrythought Button Label Fabric Mohair 2 colours Size Eyes Glass Features Original Features Jointed Fully Jointed Pads Felt Stuffing Woodwool Kapok Clothes Growl Number 68V