z(1949) Label Ming. Josie Rockett 22ins hump and inoperative growler —16in

hump and inoperative growler —16in

Stuffing Woodwool Clothes Growl Number 112A

"Made in England by Merrythought Ltd" Embroidered label sewn onto right foot

Handy Pandy was produced by Deans at the time of the arrival of the giant Pandas at London Zoo in 1938

hence his name

z(1949) Label Ming. Josie Rockett 22ins hump and inoperative growler —16inShowcased by Josie Rockett Ming is a wonderful Panda bear produced by Deans in 1949. He is unjointed and is posed on all fours. He has an amazing design feature, his feet contain a heavy material (possibly rubber) which cause his legs to swing when he is lifted, originally he would have had a cord on his back so that a child could walk him, you can just imagine him bouncing along! He has black and white wool plush fur, is firmly soft stuffed, has