This is a vintage ""Clara Bearton" from the North American Bear Company's iconic "Very Important Bear" (VIB) series . Designed by Barbara Isenberg, this highly collectible royal blue plush bear is a clever, historical pun on Clara Barton, the legendary founder of the American Red Cross. Originally debuted in 1979, she comes dressed in a traditional nurse's ensemble featuring a blue-and-white striped dress, a pristine white apron, and a matching nurse's cap detailed with a red cross icon. A perfect addition for vintage toy collectors, teddy bear enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a touch of historical whimsy on their shelf.
Product Features
- Series: Very Important Bear (VIB) collection
- Character: Clara Bearton (Nurse)
- Manufacturer: North American Bear Company
- Color: Royal blue plush body
- Outfit: Striped nurse's dress, white apron, and nurse's cap with red cross
- Vintage Era: Late 1970s / 1980
Condition: Very good, with her original nurse’s habit and striped uniform intact, with minor signs of age.