Didcock, a 1930s Alpha Farnell Teddy Bear, with golden mohair, replaced button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws coming slightly onto pads, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads and blue and white woven label on foot —15in. (38cm.) high (slight wear and fading) - Didcock was sold to Witney by a Mr Didcock, a chimney sweep from nearby Enstone. He was given the bear as a child in 1938 - this bear features on page 64 of The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book and Some of our Favourite Bears by Ian Pout, page 31