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Standing teddy bear brooch
Butler & Wilson (English, founded in 1970)
English
about 1980
Medium/Technique
Silver-tone metal and glass
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 12.2 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm (4 13/16 x 3 3/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Amy Hanan
Accession Number2011.64
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionThis brooch is in the form of a farmer teddy bear who stands holding a bucket and a rake. Most of the piece is cast while the stones in the upper legs and tynes of the rake are individually set to move flexibly. The front surface is covered in prong held rhinestones. The overalls are blue; his shirt and mouth red; the bucket and boots, eyes and nose are black, and the bear's head, hands, and rake are white.
Signed
A small circular tab on the reverse of the head has a raised block letter "B & W."
ProvenanceBy 2008, purchased on E-bay and GoAntiques by Amy Hanan; 2011, gift of Hanan to the MFA. (Accession date: February 23, 2011)