How, and when, did the Teddy Bear get its name?

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'The teddy bear got its name from an American cartoon in 1902 showing President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a cute bear cub tied to a tree. The image captured the heart of the nation and, as they say, the rest is history. 'Teddy's Bear' became an over night sensation.' http://www.basicbrownbear.com/tour.htm ------------------------------------------------------- Around the same time Clifford K Berryman, a well known political cartoonist drew President Teddy Rooseveldt refusing to kill a bear cub captured during a hunting expedition. He referred to the bear cub 'Teddy's bear'. This cartoon captioned: 'Drawing the line in Mississipi' was printed in The Washington Post on 16 November 1902. The 16th of November 2002 marks the 100th Birthday of 'The Teddy Bear'. This cartoon caused quite a stir, which gave Morris Michtom, the owner of a stationary and novelty shop, an idea. He designed a little jointed bear, which resembled the little bear in the cartoon. His wife Rose made the little bear from light coloured fur fabric and stuffed it with wood wool. The little bear also had two black shoe button eyes. The little bears were displayed in the shop's window along with the cartoon and a handwritten notice saying 'Teddy's bear'. http://www.bearzbyilze.com.au/teddyhistory.html Oct 13 02, 5:33 AM