The Old Bear Company

Billy Possum Memorabilia

Delightful Billy Possum memorabila, a Billy Possum stick pin and a William Taft pin back dating c1909. These are in good condition (some tarnishing on the back) and are shown with pennies for sizing. When William Taft took over the presidency from Theodore Roosevelt in 1909, manufactures wanted something to replace the Teddy Bear. Taft was partial to possum pie so manufacturers were inspired to create Billy Possum believing it would take over the popularity of the teddy bear. But teddy bears had already made their way into people's hearts and the sales never dwindled so Billy Possum was very short-lived, hence the rarity of possum related items today Additional pics SOLD

£75 - $99

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