Vintage NEW in Box Lenox American Bears Teddy Bear 100th Anniversary Set

New in original box Lenox American Bears Teddy Bear Set 100th Anniversary Set. (Stuffed teddy bear and china teddy bear ornament) Once upon a time, one hundred years ago, Teddy Roosevelt was on a hunting expedition in Mississippi. Hounds pursued a bear for hours, exhausting the large creature. Although the bear was eventually captured, Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot him. The political cartoon depicting the incident that appeared the next day inspired the first "Teddy's Bear", a toy that has been cherished both by children and adults for generations. Now, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Teddy Bear, Lenox presents a quality plush Teddy Bear cradling a china bear ornament. In the classic Lenox tradition, the ornament in made of fine ivory china, hand-painted and accented with 24 karat gold. Like those Teddy Bears that have remained beloved friends from childhood, often positioned in a place of honor, on a dresser or atop a treasure chest, this loveable duo will become valued family heirlooms.