Through Berryman, the little bear came to symbolize the President and was featured in many of the artist subsequent cartoons. Within a year, the cartoon bear had been transformed into a toy for children-the teddy bear. Over the years bears from all over the world have become popular. The Steiff Bears, Britain, United States, France and Australia. We refer to today s teds as one of the few cradle to grave toys.
People purchase teddy bears as crib toys for babies.
Young men buy them for their sweethearts as a token of affection. They are used for solace in police cars and hospitals. Dealers buy for profit. And collectors buy them for pure joy. People collect bears for a variety of reasons.