Modern teddy bear, answers to name of Kiwi Kenny. Very young bear, born in 2010, who has been adopted by the Kiwi Club of Old Hall Primary School, Gorton, Manchester. He is the mascott for six children in the Kiwi Club. He has travelled a lot since being born. He has been to Paradise Island and ridden on a steam train on the East Lancs Railway. He wants to be the next furry Michael Palin! Teddy bears were popularised by the American president Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt early in the 20th century. They are still very popular today.
Modern Teddy bear
Contributed by The Manchester Museum
Most of the content on A History of the World is created by the contributors, who are the museums and members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the Ö÷²¥´óÐã or the British Museum. The Ö÷²¥´óÐã is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site’s House Rules please Flag This Object.
About this object
Click a button to explore other objects in the timeline
- Location
-
Gorton
- Culture
- Period
- Theme
- Size
- Colour
- Material
View more objects from people in Manchester.
Find out more
Podcast
Highlights from the collection
Ö÷²¥´óÐã iD
Ö÷²¥´óÐã navigation
Ö÷²¥´óÐã links
Ö÷²¥´óÐã © 2014 The Ö÷²¥´óÐã is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Share this link: