GUND Schlumpie Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Plush Schlumpie black teddy with realistic paw pad accents Features high-quality, huggably soft plush material Surface-washable construction Appropriate for ages one and up One of the first companies to make teddy bears, GUND was founded in 1898 by Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut. Now known not only for teddy bears, but a whole menagerie of plush toys, giving a child one of these sweet creatures will provide companionship through their early years.