Mary Dowd Bears - Artist Bears and Handmade Bears

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Mary Dowd

Mary Dowd Bears

United States

23.5 years on Bear Pile

50 orders sold

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My introduction to bear making came in the early 1990s. It was love at first cut working with mohair and while my first teddy, Theodore, was not perfection, his hug was the motivation to continue and begin designing my own teddies. I now design bears, cats, mice, bunnies and elephants, along with other furry friends.

My bears, and friends, range in size from 4 inches to 17 inches. They are all original designs and individually machine and hand sewn. I use a variety of high quality fabrics including English and German mohair, viscose, antique fabrics and German synthetic furs. All creations have either glass or antique boot button eyes. Each bear, or critter, comes with a sewn in tag and hand written hang tag. Most of my creations are one of a kind. Occasionally there may be a small edition of 2-3 pieces.

My creations have been featured in several teddy magazines. I love meeting collectors online and at shows.

4.5 Cheeky Hans Noble German Plush Fabr
4½" (11.4 cm)
By Noble

$20 USD

Vintage 7 Teddy in Vintage Wood Wagon
7" (17.7 cm)
By unknown

$16 USD

William
11" (27.9 cm)
By Baldwin Bears

$99 USD

Fast Figgy
7" (17.7 cm)
By Karen Overmier

$75 USD

Teddy George
13" (33 cm)
By Dearheart Bears-Patti Tieri

$120 USD

Heraldas &Begging Bun
11" (27.9 cm)
By Richard Van Aalst

$79 USD

Will
4½" (11.4 cm)
By Mary Kolar

Adopted

Fanny
6" (15.2 cm)
By Sue Quinn

Adopted

Piggy
6.5" (16.5 cm)
By Ginger Brame The Piece Parade

$95 USD

Two Roosevelt bears
11" (27.9 cm)
By Raspbeary Bears

$189 USD

Mechanical Dog
6" (15.2 cm)
By Unknown

Adopted

Teddy Kuddles
14" (35.5 cm)
By Knickerbocker

$40 USD

Wimzee
6" (15.2 cm)
By Janice Woodard Booh Bears

$95 USD

Wallace
5¾" (14.6 cm)
By Jackie Pollitt Threadbears

Adopted

Islambard
6" (15.2 cm)
By Jackie Pollitt Threadbears

Adopted

BunnyBottoms
7" (17.7 cm)
By Mary Daub

Adopted

Iris
4.8" (12.4 cm)
By Marina Pokryvalova

Adopted

Bertie
4.8" (12.4 cm)
By Marina Pokryvalova

$70 USD

Vintage Steiff Camel
10½" (26.6 cm)
By Steiff

Adopted

PiggyPoo
4" (10.1 cm)
By Holly Chiangmai Gal

$29 USD

Vintage Mechanical Teddy
9" (22.8 cm)
By unknown

$55 USD

Mohair Rooster
5½" (13.9 cm)
By unknown

$55 USD

Steiff Arco German Shepard
9" (22.8 cm)
By Steiff

$95 USD

Vintage Teddy
5" (12.7 cm)
By unknown

Adopted

Black Bear
4½" (11.4 cm)
By Sasha Pokrass

$125 USD

Tao Pug Puppy
3.1" (7.9 cm)
By Irina Fedi

$95 USD

Hershey
7¼" (18.4 cm)
By Waverly Crossing Bears-Marty B

$55 USD

Hermann No-No Teddy Bear
5" (12.7 cm)
By Hermann

$40 USD

Niffler
4¾" (12 cm)
By unknown

$15 USD

Waldi Dachshund
5" (12.7 cm)
By Steiff

$99 USD

Little Sherman
10½" (26.6 cm)
By Out of the Woods Originals

Adopted

Vintage Hard Body Flocked Dog
4½" (11.4 cm)
By unkmown

$35 USD

Mille
8" (20.3 cm)
By Daria Sikora

$59 USD

Hedgehog
8½" (21.5 cm)
By Daria Sikora

$59 USD

Pursie T. Bera
8" (20.3 cm)
By Bearied Treasures by Dolores

$99 USD

Bear Company 15 Bear
By Bear Company

$5 USD

Bear Company Old Time Bear Series
By Bear Company

$5 USD

Bear Company Pattern for 3 13 Bears
By Bear Company

$5 USD

12 Timothy Pattern
By A. Roosevelt Bear Co.

$5 USD

St. Bernard 1934 Historic Collection
5" (12.7 cm)
By Steiff

$55 USD

Knitting for Teddy
By Catherine Bouquerel

$8 USD

This Ole Bear-Plate #353
8½" (21.5 cm)
By Briarcrest

$8 USD

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