Objects give us comfort many ways.  By the imagination of the owner, they can even be made to be comforting companions. Stuffed animals and puppets are named, played with and missed dearly when lost. They sooth us in our sleep, already put into the beds of newborns to give them a feeling of security and company.

Titanic Centenary Teddy Bear EAN 66415, Mohair, Beige Fur Pads, Manufactured by Steiff

This is the Steiff Titanic Centenary Teddy Bear EAN 66415. It was made by Steiff in 1912 to mourn the passing of the 1513 passengers that lost their lives when the Titanic sank. The bears were black to allude to mourning clothes, the red thread around the eyes supposed to look like they had cried. The weeks after the disaster the 494 bears were displayed in shops all around London, selling out quickly.

This teddy is only one of many loved companions. Feel free to click on one of the pictures below to learn a little bit more about them: