Name/Title
Paddington BearEntry/Object ID
OXFSM.2024.2.1Description
A Paddington Bear dressed in a purple duffle coat with wooden toggle fastenings, a grey felt hat, and grey rubber boots .
The first toy Paddington bear was made by Shirley Clarkson/Gabrielle Designs in 1972 as a present for her children. The original character design of Paddington did not have boots—these were added by Gabrielle Designs to help the bear stand up.