Wednesday, January 29, 2014

They Really Existed?

“Pooh and his friends were given as gifts by author A. A. Milne to his son Christopher Robin Milne between 1920 and 1922. Pooh was purchased in London at Harrods for Christopher’s first birthday. Christopher later gave them to publisher E. P. Dutton, who in turn donated them to the New York Public Library.”

 

5 comments:

Erik Johnson Illustrator said...

I knew they were based on real toys but had no idea that they were still around.

Wings1295 said...

Same as Erik. I am so glad they were saved. Hope they last forever.

Tim Knight said...

Same for me. I actually find it quite moving to discover they are still around and are being well looked after.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

How wonderful that they are being preserved for future generations!

Dr. Theda said...

I have seen several pics of "Pooh"...
But have not seen the others in many years.... Great Post...