tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13072714500995267902024-03-05T01:25:11.454-08:00PollyKay and SiddersPollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-64630983771323473002020-10-25T06:25:00.005-07:002020-10-25T06:25:51.695-07:00The ups and downs of LifeIt has been a few years since I wrote a blog.<br />
We have moved back to my home town in South Lincolnshire, England and have a lovely little bungalow.<br />
We are both now retired and I am enjoying being near to my family again.<br />
Unfortunately both Sidney and Harry are no longer with us. Sidney passed 3 years ago and Harry just last April, during lockdown. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqM3KMWPoazCxp4IHVfZMHodh_lTinbniFBWzTEpLw73YmNBG8ut9TiaCPM4M_Pt9I9HrJ1Uczcta0DRy-NEfP9fLETINSvakMtxbv4zV1uv4qNEALVtqQ7zDYwjORTFMwUgM9nXDkVg/s3264/20161018_082032.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8MWGtFJJ2uEpoD-MkmO9qT_tw_TGxImNLsBEX-TSRI12CUfT9Sfc_d0H1VVeXm8kk_nj4rx-UH7idM4eEGUvuzvavo5774AR822NghAmvuIexzXs3knppl27DFeDNDmK0z6YiBPodYg/s3089/20200126_105523.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1995" data-original-width="3089" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8MWGtFJJ2uEpoD-MkmO9qT_tw_TGxImNLsBEX-TSRI12CUfT9Sfc_d0H1VVeXm8kk_nj4rx-UH7idM4eEGUvuzvavo5774AR822NghAmvuIexzXs3knppl27DFeDNDmK0z6YiBPodYg/w357-h231/20200126_105523.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div>Foggy Puss really struggled without Harry and stopped eating. At one point we thought we were going to lose him too. He is much better now, eating normally and getting us up in the early hours of the morning - the joy's of owning a cat (or the cat owning you is more like it).</div></div><div>I have looked into getting another dog, but it is near impossible to get one atm.</div><div>In the meantime Foggy is loving all the attention that comes with being an only one.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ8iAykzMRFclSonTJGe5rBQefHW5-akLWPY-mGCzn7oBeB9AePl4tE5tNbn8HYGuuUQG7DxuIqmJ9Yfbg3Nq2l_1TSJrNqh8-KhwRPm-mzRnSuALAqXmHAkPdSlJNm3TiTmdG-hgQuo/s2752/20191211_072041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2286" data-original-width="2752" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJ8iAykzMRFclSonTJGe5rBQefHW5-akLWPY-mGCzn7oBeB9AePl4tE5tNbn8HYGuuUQG7DxuIqmJ9Yfbg3Nq2l_1TSJrNqh8-KhwRPm-mzRnSuALAqXmHAkPdSlJNm3TiTmdG-hgQuo/s320/20191211_072041.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0X7d9Tf2CAajPmGYiqkjh9ljVFQrNEfPOi4ba6CvZKvTTRxl3jtrx3lq1QZJQLOia1aSkat1nXoWqgaiOEMXfHB-xArq5ofEF0Kpb289e2J3ShC-iX9lxImT0z-Fjn4nUNxcDDWker8/s3264/20161018_082032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="1836" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0X7d9Tf2CAajPmGYiqkjh9ljVFQrNEfPOi4ba6CvZKvTTRxl3jtrx3lq1QZJQLOia1aSkat1nXoWqgaiOEMXfHB-xArq5ofEF0Kpb289e2J3ShC-iX9lxImT0z-Fjn4nUNxcDDWker8/s320/20161018_082032.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div>Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-29283770581337318432015-06-29T09:51:00.001-07:002015-06-30T23:31:23.081-07:00Testing a ToyIt is a while since I have created a page here - no excuses, just not got around to it as I have been doing other things.<br />
To bring everyone up to date on the PollyKay and Sidders life - we are all well, no major problems in the household.<br />
I am still restoring the old timers and making the occasional mohair Pud Bear.<br />
Also I have been attending local craft fairs with my varied collection of home made items.<br />
I decided a few weeks ago that I wanted to design and make some knitted bears that would be CE marked and pass the regulations set out in the UK.<br />
I made my first bear from Sirdar Snowflake Snuggly and Stylecraft DK, two yarns that I have the EN71-3 certificates for. The stuffing has a CE mark.<br />
Then came the 'torture' bit (the physical and flammability tests).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Testing the seams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making sure the weight test hadn't weakened the seams or fabric</td></tr>
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So far, so good - my sewing held up to the 7.5kg of weight in the bag and no damage was done to the fabric. The leg and ears stayed firmly in place and no little fingers would be able to reach the stuffing and pull it out.<br />
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Now for the flammability test. I decided to do this over the bath as the shower was handy to put it out if necessary.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The poor little bear ready for the flames :(</td></tr>
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I was definitely not happy with this outcome. Although in theory this passed the guidelines, there is no way I could sell this as suitable for children. If it had smouldered and gone out on the leg that would have been ok, but by 30 seconds his whole leg was flaming and it fell of a few seconds later, then his body caught light and the flames were right to the top of his head.<br />
At this point I dowsed him with the shower and the last picture shows the damage done in just one minute. It seemed to be the knitting that was burning, as the stuffing is still there.<br />
I think I may just carry on making my artist bears and find something else to knit instead of toys :(<br />
I am hoping to get a certificate for some mohair and make a traditional mohair bear for children.<br />
Maybe I will get more luck with that.<br />
NB: It has been pointed out to me that my calculations were wrong, and in fact the burn rate was 4-5mm per second which is well within the 30mm guidelines. I did a sample 'sausage' of just the DK and the results were the same, but this time I noted that it took a while for the flame to catch hold. <br />
It would give a child time to drop the toy (this is a reflex action) before the flames spread enough to do damage. <br />
It has also been pointed out to me that I did the tension test wrong and should have had the clamps equal distances apart from the seam, not actually on the seam. Oh well, back to the drawing board - watch this space!<br />
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-49689685424565472942014-07-10T00:26:00.000-07:002014-07-10T00:26:27.202-07:00Toy Restoration - A Poodle from France<br />
I had a toy dog that came all the way from France with his Steiff bunny friend. The dog was in a terrible state, with his head just about hanging off and various holes in his curly lambswool coat.<br />
He arrived with his little friend in a small box, his coat covered in bits of stuffing. <br />
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I carefully removed him from the box, and straight away realised what a mammoth task I had ahead of me. The backing of the pretty curls was disintegrating to the point of falling apart. I put him to one side until I could think of a method to use and felt brave enough to try it. He was a handsome dog and deserved the best I could give him.<br />
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One evening Alan was watching a film that I was not interested in so I decided to go into my sewing room and make a start on the Poodle. Three hours later (after midnight) I was still stitching and gluing him together. The larger holes, such as where his head had come off, had a piece of material put underneath the fur to give the thread something to hold onto. The smaller holes, of which there were many, were sealed with special fabric glue. This seemed to do the job, and by the time I went to bed he could stand with his head up. There was still work to do on his back end though.</div>
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Yesterday morning I set about finishing the pair of them. The rabbit got his new ear, after some careful 'tea dying' (I now look as if I am a heavy smoker, with orange fingers).<br />
I mended the hole at the base of the Poodle's tail, and various other smaller ones around his back legs. Luckily the shorter sheepskin is much stronger, and is holding him together. I put his red collar and lead back on and found a Daffodil in my bits and pieces box to brighten up his worn straw hat.<br />
They are now safely packed in a large box and flying back to their owner in France.<br />
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-2992786211352050802014-07-06T11:36:00.000-07:002014-07-06T11:36:57.426-07:00Pud Bears - New Artist Bears Born RecentlyI have been busy getting my stock built up of Pud Bears. I had neglected them over the winter in favour of making the vintage toys and craft fair items.<br />
Now though, in the words of a famous action hero 'They are back'.<br />
I have made a few larger bears than I was making last year - 10" and 12" as well as the popular 6" and 8".<br />
Here is what I have got so far -<br />
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<strong><u>6" bears and pandas</u></strong><br />
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<strong><u>8" bears and pandas</u></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">12" Fuzz</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">12" Tan and Fawn Panda</td></tr>
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Some of these bears will be going to Alices Bear Shop in Lyme Regis, and House of Bears in Bath, Somerset. The remainder will be available in my Etsy shop. <br />
There will be more to come in the next few weeks as I am trying to get enough stock made to do a Teddy Bear Fair later in the year.<br />
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-80194903879900205622014-06-24T06:35:00.000-07:002014-06-24T06:39:11.913-07:00My First Auction BearsI have never purchased bears from an auction before, but thought I would try my hand when a collection of well worn bears were listed at a local one.<br />
Most lots went well above my 'absentee' bids. I couldn't attend in person as I was 100 miles away looking after my Grandsons. However I managed to get 2 lots and this great hug of bears came home with me. :)<br />
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The first to have a makeover was this little Pedigree bear. He is not in bad condition, and just needed a good clean and brush. He is available in my Etsy shop.<br />
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Next came this big English plush bear with a deep growl who I named Big Boy.</div>
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He was listed on Etsy and sold within 24 hours to a customer of mine who lives in Japan. As we speak, he is winging his way overseas, as he was posted yesterday. He caused a bit of amusement in the Post Office as every time his parcel was tipped over he complained in his deep growly voice.<br />
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The next to be mended and cleaned up was the Lefray plush bear.<br />
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His arm needed a new joint and while I was at it I took a look at his non working squeaker. He can now make a little squeak with a poke in the tummy (not surprising, it would make me squeak if someone did that to me!). He is listed in my Etsy shop.<br />
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The 1930's Deans bear I looked at late one night and got so engrossed in sorting out his problems that it was past midnight before I got to bed! He needs a new head joint, and new hand paws. He only had one ear so I have found suitable mohair in my offcuts and dyed it as close as I can to the original. The original two pieces of ear will form the fronts of his 2 new ears, with the dyed pieces at the back. I think he will be a handsome bear when he is finished.<br />
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Finally, the Lefray mohair bear, who needs his arm joints mending.<br />
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So, between restoring these. and making up a stock of little Pud Bears, I will be busy for a few weeks. :) If you would like to know when these bears and the new artist bears go on sale, go to my FB page and 'like' it to get updates on the bears' progress.</div>
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Meet Herbert, a 23" bear named after my Paternal Grandfather whom I never met. Grandad French left the army with shrapnel war wounds from WW1. <br />
This old boy has many 'wounds' of his own and I will consider it an honour to restore him and hopefully give him many more years in a new home.<br />
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For a start there is this patched area around his leg joint. It has been patched very badly with a piece of sheepskin! I am not sure that it will need a patch once the leg has been re-attached correctly.<br />
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His paw pads have been replaced/covered, quite neatly, but stitched on the outside with a very dark brown material. I am planning to give him new pads in a slightly lighter ultrasuede. I will wait to see how damaged his original foot pads are once I get the covering material off. </div>
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I may find other problems as I go through the restoration process, but as long as I can make him strong enough to last many more years, I will be happy. </div>
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Unfortunately he has had to have the obligatory few days in the freezer that all of the old timers get when they arrive. This (hopefully) will get rid of any nasties that may be lurking in the wood wool or mohair. </div>
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When he comes out of quarantine I will post on here as I go along, to show the work in progress. In the meantime, my 12" Pud Bears Panda appears to like having a big brother to look up to.</div>
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I believe him to be a 1930's - 1940's Chiltern bear.</div>
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This one is made from light brown long pile sparse mohair with a slightly darker backing. He can nearly stand unaided, but did need a little help in the shape of a small stapler. When he was completed I felt he needed a fashion accessory. I tried the usual ribbons and lace, but they just were not right for him. I found these beads in my oddments drawer and they are perfect for him. <br />
I have named him Fuzz.<br />
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This next one named Treacle Panda is a new 3 coloured Panda with striking bronze coloured ears and upper chest. I have started putting white behind the Pandas eyes. This makes them stand out much better and seems to give the bears more life. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Treacle Panda was born in the garden surrounded by Roses and bird song. This week's weather has been lovely and warm so far, and I have been taking my sewing outside.<br />
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Next is this little 8" red bear named Jill. Her look was created when I found the bow with anchors on it in my buttons and bows box. I knew I had material decorated with boats, so made her a summer dress to complete the look. I do not do many dressed bears so I am pleased with how she has turned out<br />
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Lastly, here is a handsome black and white terrier dog made by Wendy Boston that visited me for a short while. He was only listed on Etsy for under 12 hours before he was snapped up by a lucky customer.</div>
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-48880973575245194902014-05-15T01:42:00.000-07:002014-05-15T01:42:38.457-07:00New Pud Bears Jade and 12" Panda I have finally finished the 12" Panda, and he has turned out really well. <br />
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I loved making a larger bear again, he is the first for many years. I used to make up to 18 inch bears years ago, but scaled them down due to demand for the smaller bears. <br />
I have changed the way I trim the noses for the Pud Bears and doing a bit of mohair sculpting on them. Also the eyes have a white rim which really seems to make them stand out and gives the bear more character. He still has the Pud Bears shape and design which has evolved since 1996 when I first started making bears - long arms, large feet, a shaped back and tubby tummy. <br />
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I have also finished an 8" jade green bear, called Jade (not very original I know, but I had a brain block on choosing a name for her). <br />
She is made from my trusted 8" bear pattern, but again I have not trimmed her nose back a much, and she has the white rims to her eyes. My niece says she looks as if she is thinking of something naughty to do - a very mischievous bear.<br />
They are both available in my Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysvintagebears">www.etsy.com/shop/pollysvintagebears</a><br />
Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-81922155416238834522014-05-12T14:14:00.000-07:002014-05-12T15:38:46.042-07:00Three New PandasI have finally started to make new Pud Bears after quite a long break. The vintage bears and craft fair stock had taken over.<br />
However, now Summer is coming I need to make more artist bears for the shops that stock my bears - Alices Bear Shop in Lyme Regis, Dorset and House of Bears Bath, Somerset.<br />
I would also like to add some bears to my Etsy shop.<br />
Here are the latest designs - two 8" 3 coloured Pandas and a traditional larger Panda.<br />
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I am particularly pleased with how the larger head looks. I have changed the way I trim the nose and given them a white rim to the eyes.<br />
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Looking at the photo of Sidney (my Cavalier) to the right of this, it is not wonder I like this head lol.<br />
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They are now available in my Etsy shop.Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-12305549062864604272014-05-10T01:35:00.000-07:002014-05-10T01:35:32.432-07:00A Bear That has me BaffledI have this cute little bear that has me puzzled as to her origins.<br />
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She has a sweet face, with quite close set eyes and a prominent dainty nose with black stitching.<br />
Her arms look very Chiltern, but not her legs. Could she be a Chad Valley, as some of their bears were made similar to Chiltern. <br />
Her head is fixed as in some of the Pedigree bears I have come across, but she really doesn't look from this 'stable'.<br />
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Her golden mohair fur is in quite a good condition, the main areas of concern being her feet pads.<br />
They have been replaced, but not attached very neatly, so I will redo them. Her paw pads are worn, but not enough to need replacing in my opinion.<br />
Any suggestions as to her maker? She is one of those bears that I look at, and look at and just can't decide who she is. :(<br />
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Something new made from the offcuts I had left after making bunting and cushions.<br />
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These pretty flowers are made from cotton material. I hate wasting anything, so was able to use all my bits and pieces making them. They are about 3" in diameter an<br />
d have 6-7 layers of material in each one.<br />
I'm not sure what I will be doing with them at the moment, but they were fun to make. They could go on the lavender pillows that I will be making for the craft fairs, or on the front of the covered notebooks. Alternatively I could fasten hair clips on the back of them to make them into pretty hair slides. <br />
Any other ideas anyone? Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-13404539051599684992014-04-04T12:44:00.000-07:002014-04-05T00:11:51.692-07:00Let's All go to The Zoo... ...and find Lions and Giraffes, Elephants and Turtles - or you could just go over to my Etsy shop and find them.<br />
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<br />Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-7855552544075316782014-03-27T00:27:00.000-07:002014-03-27T00:29:28.128-07:00Dolls for a DollshouseI have a collection of dollshouse dolls for sale in my Etsy shop. They vary in size from 2" to 5" so would be suitable for different sizes of dollshouses.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3" rubber girl doll with wooden cot</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2.5" rubber baby doll in rocker crib</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little family of bendy dolls in wooden chairs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4" Chimney Sweep</td></tr>
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The prices start from £7.50. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears">www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears</a><br />
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<br />Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-21081129935338698892014-03-25T04:31:00.000-07:002014-03-25T05:12:03.678-07:00A Lost Voice and Feeling CreativeI have had a bad week, with a bad bout of Flu and Laryngitis. A week of not being able to talk is very frustrating. I can now manage a very deep, monotone type of speech thanks to the web and the tricks I have picked up.<br />
Apparently one of the worse things you can do with Laryngitis is whisper, as this puts a huge strain on your voice box! The things you can learn on the www. lol<br />
The trick is to take deep breaths and try to speak slowly in a deep voice whilst exhaling. It does work, but takes quite a bit of concentrating and makes you sound like a robot. It does not feel a strain either, as trying to force a whisper does.<br />
Anyway, in between various pill popping I have been quite creative.<br />
There is a full Summer season of Craft Fairs looming, and I need to come up with new ideas. Every year I try my hand at something different, with varying degrees of success.<br />
Pincushions, knitted bears, soft toys with new knitted outfits, and of course there are still a few little mohair bears on my stall.<br />
So far I have completed 2 covered notebooks, a pretty quilted cushion, and 2 small decorative cushions with pockets. I am not sure what the pockets could be used for? - earrings, spectacles, tooth fairy cushions? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large cushion 12" square and small 7" square</td></tr>
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The cushions have soft fur fabric backs which makes them feel very luxurious. <br />
I have found the sewing with fabric to have the same effect as sewing with mohair, in that I am always on the lookout for new fabric to use and spend long periods practically drooling over the lovely designs that are available. Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-63621529516229537042014-03-12T06:21:00.001-07:002014-03-30T06:14:24.610-07:00Cotton Plush can be as Beautiful as Mohair - Just Look at This Toy Dog.I have usually avoided getting bears and animals made from cotton as I preferred the mohair.<br />
Just lately I have had a couple of cotton plush ones that have made me change my mind.<br />
Firstly there was this Sooty type bear -<br />
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Sooty looked a proper charmer when I had mended and cleaned him up, and found a new home in a couple of days.<br />
Then there is this dog, which I was originally told was a cat.<br />
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He looks totally different now, and is definitely a dog of some sort. He would have originally had glass eyes and a hard nose as the holes were there. I used 'artistic licence' for his mouth. I managed to get his ears to turn over slightly at the tip which gives him more of a terrier look. A Cairn Terrier possibly? He is available in my Etsy shop.<br />
After how these two have turned out, I will be on the lookout for more of these cotton plush toys.Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-9516485019406875362014-03-10T21:54:00.000-07:002014-05-02T08:14:35.202-07:00The Bears Have Some Doll FriendsI have found a few dolls that I like to sell alongside my vintage bears and animals.<br />
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I have these two Ginny dolls that are yet to be listed on Etsy. I want to make them a couple of new outfits before photographing them for the shop. They are both in very good condition for their 40 years (approx.). They are on display in my lounge with a lovely Chiltern Bruin (he is in my shop for sale). The long haired doll has a very pretty face. The black doll is quite rare I think as I cannot find another on the internet anywhere.<br />
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Then there is this cute Cititoy baby doll. She is able to suck her thumb and has open/close eyes.<br />
One of the things I like about her is that she smells of Lanolin. She is from the 1980's.<br />
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Finally, I have listed this Mattel clockwork skating doll, also from the 80's She is a lovely looking doll, with a cute face, dressed in her new knitted dress and hat. She is not very good at skating and needs to hold a hand to stay upright, but she is fully working.Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-79985553688495836092014-03-09T04:56:00.001-07:002014-03-09T04:56:59.977-07:00 A Shaggy Bear and a Sooty Bear Make FriendsI really like these two bears, they just seem to go together.<br />
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Poor Sooty Bear had been decapitated with a broken neck joint. Apart from that and a good brushing, he was in good condition.<br />
His friend, Shaggy Bear had lovely long golden mohair that was quite matted and covered his eyes. He had lost his smile, and his voice too.<br />
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Here they are getting to know each other as they waited for their repairs and cleaning.<br />
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-----and here are the happy pair having a cuddle after 'surgery'. Just look at Shaggy Bears smile, he can see and growl now (not as loud as when he was young), and is fit and ready to go to a new, loving home.</div>
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They will be available (as separate listings) in my Etsy shop later on today.<br />
I love this job :) :)<br />
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I have not shown the most popular items from my Etsy shops for a while now. Here are the most viewed items for the last 30 days.</div>
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First four are from my Bears and dolls shop - Polly's Vintage Bears <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pollysvintagebears">www.etsy.com/shop/pollysvintagebears</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature Blue Pram with Baby Doll </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1890's Wooden German Zoo Animals <br />
(Leopard Sold)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Dog</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature German Houses - Penny Toys</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Peky Pekingese Dog</td></tr>
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-88269554441599186792014-03-04T23:12:00.000-08:002014-03-04T23:12:13.022-08:00Easter Bunnies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Royal Doulton Bunnikins </td></tr>
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Easter is coming so I thought I would show you some Easter Bunnies that I have in my Etsy store.<br />
They make a cute friend for a large bear, or just an addition to a collection of rabbits.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bethany Bunny OOAK Artist Bunny</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Hoppy </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miniature Wooden Rabbit and Egg Basket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merrythought Mr Twisty Bun Hand Puppet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Rabbit SOLD</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Ossy SOLD</td></tr>
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<br />Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-5949499068914520322014-02-19T10:09:00.001-08:002014-02-20T00:40:38.355-08:00Vintage Cats and Dogs Plus One Real Ragdoll CatI have a selection of cats and dogs available in my Etsy shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears">www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears</a><br />
Some are Steiff, some I don't know who made them, but I think they are all great.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMzQ4CALYGKvfAkxtVHlS5JMG5QxlE5BKgSDuSK5vQGuBc9fQuu1Fxa0ckxASI2jm7YhGREIQxUQ1bxXSCoiCpn22sQbPv9rHjhcJN7MHHgKw9OaYlqYwhk_LU6wEkICgignFkEiabI4/s1600/Dog+Corgi.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMzQ4CALYGKvfAkxtVHlS5JMG5QxlE5BKgSDuSK5vQGuBc9fQuu1Fxa0ckxASI2jm7YhGREIQxUQ1bxXSCoiCpn22sQbPv9rHjhcJN7MHHgKw9OaYlqYwhk_LU6wEkICgignFkEiabI4/s1600/Dog+Corgi.JPG" height="199" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very Regal Corgi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dakin Beagle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Miniature Pekingese</td></tr>
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....and last, but by no means least - my beautiful Ragdoll cat Foggy upstaging two toy cats.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Foggy getting in on the act</td></tr>
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-88579953941894933132014-02-18T00:53:00.000-08:002014-02-18T08:15:22.085-08:00My New Finds - Roddy Doll and Berg BearIt is very rare that I find any toys in an antique shop that I like enough to buy. They are either not really old enough or much too expensive for what they are.<br />
We went for a ride out yesterday to Bungay in Suffolk near where we used to live. It is a lovely little town with a Buttercross in it's centre, a thriving market café, and enough little shops to keep me occupied browsing (and occasionally buying). <br />
We called into the café for a roast lamb dinner which was very good as usual and looked around a large antique emporium. I was very impressed at how well kept and organised it was, and much to my surprise, found a Roddy doll and Berg miniature bear that I just couldn't leave behind.<br />
I sat them on the table when I got home against a strange dog that I received last week.<br />
The doll and dog looked as if they belonged together, so I took photos.<br />
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The dog is a mystery, I have no idea of his maker. He has a long tongue that hangs out of his mouth and a tail that curls over his back.<br />
The pretty Roddy doll is 11 inches with her original dress. Her hair is a bit thin at the back as many of these type of old doll wigs are. I may try making her a cape and hat to go with her lacy dress.<br />
The miniature bear is white mohair and has glass eyes and still has his tiny metal heart shaped tag with Berg on the back.<br />
Look out for them in a few days when they will be listed in my Etsy shop - www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintage Bears<br />
<br />Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-52428100711430738752014-02-15T05:29:00.000-08:002014-02-15T13:52:31.093-08:00Pollys Vintage Bears BOGOF SaleI have just set up a BOGOF section in my Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears">www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears</a> .<br />
If you buy two items from this section you will get the lowest priced item free.<br />
Here are the items on offer :-<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ace Bear £7.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1960's Scottish Souvenir Doll £5.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dollshouse Bendy Dolls in Chairs £10.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dolls Enamel Cup £5.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bear and Baby Ornament £5.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artist Bear Bunny Bethany £25.00</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bear and Dog Hunting Ornamet £5.00</td></tr>
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-70348409495748636452014-02-10T12:18:00.000-08:002014-02-10T22:20:55.721-08:0050% off Some Items in my Etsy Shop SaleI have some items at half price in my Etsy shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears">www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears</a><br />
This sale is for February 2014 only, they will go back to full price at the end of the month.<br />
Here are the ones that are still available -<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Lion<br />
Was £37.50 Half Price £18.75</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steiff Robby Seal<br />
Was £22 Half Price £11 SOLD</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWkREK05pntkv5bSG10D4sto_oKNKiUVOoh0yM-gbobSH7P61Zza9EDDrcRPyJtTr_Y-ofbAHblXN0XeLvwKhErmc0Tg4-pbA34i2ZhrqCXdS07bF9bTeKmS9r5havkUgmxlF6XeYJzs/s1600/il_570xN.274361785%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWkREK05pntkv5bSG10D4sto_oKNKiUVOoh0yM-gbobSH7P61Zza9EDDrcRPyJtTr_Y-ofbAHblXN0XeLvwKhErmc0Tg4-pbA34i2ZhrqCXdS07bF9bTeKmS9r5havkUgmxlF6XeYJzs/s1600/il_570xN.274361785%5B1%5D.jpg" height="176" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Was £12.50 Half Price £6.25</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Was £12.50 Half Price £6.25</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hermann Spaniel Dog<br />
Was £19.50 Half Price £9.75</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Knitted Cat Shelf Sitter<br />
Was £12 Half Price £6<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irish Black and White Bear<br />
Was £22.50 Half Price £11.25</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lefray Hairy Bear<br />
Was £20 Half Price £10</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bitsy Bears Tea Cup Roundabout<br />
Was £15 Half Price £7.50</td></tr>
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Was £15 Half Price £7.50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1940's Mohair Dog Puppet<br />
Was £15 Half Price £7.50</td></tr>
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Was £15 Half Price £7.50<br />
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-56728642317476034722014-02-03T07:01:00.000-08:002014-02-03T07:01:21.336-08:00The Bears in the DrawerI have a number of bears and animals in the drawer awaiting mending and/or cleaning.<br />
Some are just grubby and need a good clean and brush, and others, like the poor little Chiltern bear need various 'operations' and 'fur grafts'.<br />
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I really need to get this drawer emptied a bit as it is near impossible to close.<br />
Starting at top left and working clockwise:-<br />
Rust and white large bear made by Betoy in Oxfordshire, England, and a large brown bear (unknown maker). Both finds by my husband, so not as old as most of my bears - probably 1970's-1980's.<br />
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Large pink German Funfair bear. The blue bear is a smaller version. They need a good clean but are both beautiful bears.<br />
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Clemens 'Sammy' bear with open, happy mouth. Again needs a thorough cleaning.<br />
White bear with red ears and eyes. Cute little bear, but I don't know his origins.<br />
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Gorgeous large mohair bear that is in good condition, but needs ears and eyes. I am waiting to go to a bear fair to buy appropriate mohair to make ears. I think he may be a Schuco bear.<br />
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Two Chiltern grey cats are next. The larger of the two has a squeak box, but it does not work. They just need a clean and brush.<br />
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Black and white mohair dog nightdress case. Clean, no damage, but needs a good brushing.<br />
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Just peeping through the middle are two little elephants. One I think is a Steiff, but he has no label and his tusks are missing. <br />
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Plush sleepy dog, possibly Steiff.<br />
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Very bald Chiltern bear with much work needed - ears stitched back, paws mended, hole in tummy to be patched etc. He does have his eyes and most of his nose and mouth stitching though.<br />
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Beige and red rabbit with red coat. He is very old, may be a home made toy.<br />
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White mohair dog pyjama case - just needs eyes and a brushing.<br />
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So, there they are, my future projects all jumping up and down in the drawer saying "me next, mend me next".<br />
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Pollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646248045856845380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1307271450099526790.post-49190244901432211612014-01-26T00:59:00.000-08:002014-01-26T00:59:34.028-08:00Vintage Mantel Shelf ClocksMy husband recycles and restores old clocks from the 1930's to 1970's.<br />
He has some nice clocks in his Etsy shop at the moment <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AKClocks">www.etsy.com/shop/AKClocks</a><br />
Here is a selection of my favourites. The prices range from £25 to £40.<br />
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If you like what you see, take a look at his shop, there are wall clocks, alarm clocks and novelty clocks too made from different items. Some are all original and others have a new battery movement fitted if there old movement did not work well. This gives the vintage look, with the accuracy of a modern movement.<br />
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