Diorama, Teddy Bear Picnic

Maker and Role
Maker: Ailys Tewnion
 Production date
25 Mar 2020-27 Apr 2020
 Description
Diorama of six crochet bears (Ironman Bear, Mother carrying Baby Bear, Grandma Bear seated, Little Boy Bear on Scooter with wooden handlebar, ANZAC Grandpa Bear with poppy and wreath) and dog having a picnic. Food items includes 2-tiered cake on plate, 1/2 a watermelon, fruitbowl, biscuits, bottle of juice and water. Other items include dog bowl, cups, picnic basket, blanket, bottle of hand sanitiser (plastic) and a packet of wipes. Plastic sign in the background reads "COVID CRESCENT RESERVE / TEDDIES PICNIC AREA (MAX. 10)". Made in April/May 2020 during the Stage 4 national shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Displayed on maker's front fence to entertain people out on daily walks.
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Object detail

Production Place
Nelson/Nelson Region/New Zealand
Object Type
Textile Sample/Textiles
Diorama/Scale Model/Decorative Art
Media/Materials Description
Acrylic yarn. Bears stuffed with Dacron and with galvanised or copper wires for rigidity. Some are glued at the feet. Some plastic components e.g. sanitiser bottle, buttons, sequins etc.
Media and Materials
Acrylic Wool/Textile
Plastic/General
Wood/General
Measurements
0 - Whole = Height x Width x Length (mm) = 300 x 270 x 720mm
Maker
Exhibitions
Accession Number
NPM2020.57.1
Credit Line
Diorama, Teddy Bear Picnic. Nelson Provincial Museum Collection: NPM2020.57.1

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