No teddy bear in the world is older than 1903.
- Vintage teddy bears are made of wool mohair.
- Before World War 1 Teddy bears had boot-button eyes.
- Glass eyes were first used in 1920's
- Plastic eyes were first used in 1950's.
- Vintage teddy bear noses were usually sewn with silk thread.
Vintage teddy bear paw pads were generally made from old felt.- Early teddy bears were stuffed with hairs from the seed of the silk-cotton and wool commonly known as factory waste.
- Earlier teddy bears resembled real bears and were less cute looking as of now.
- In early 1930's velvet was used for foot pads, later foot pads wer being made of leather or plush and plastic also.
- After World War II teddy bears have shorter arms and flat faces.
- Pink, green, and blue teddy bears are the most popular teddy colors till date.
- Cinnamon bears, especially Steiff bears, are less popular as there color fades quickly.