Antedating of "Teddy Bear"

[Fred Shapiro]

Teddy bear (OED 1906 [Sept.])

1906 _Wash. Post_ 15 Feb. 7  "Teddy Bear."  The demand for this toy at
Christmas exceeded our stock on hand.


Fred Shapiro


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