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After the Titanic tragedy of 1912, Steiff released their black "mourning bear," with eyes backed in red felt to symbolize the world's sadness at the awful loss of life. This commissioned bear is the result of discussions between a citizen of the U.K. and a citizen of the U.S. (yours truly), and something felt right about that since the Titanic was sailing between our two countries. My goal was to capture a sense of sadness, but also of comfort in the face of it.
Becky
Becky,
You've done a magnificent job with him; I'm so proud! You've done more to capture the sadness than I thought possible---the look in his eyes says that, it's really rather wonderful. I like the way he sits, and his little bow, it's just right. I'm really impressed with his nose of all things, I love the colour of it. His paw pads are brilliant, and are just like the original mourning bear.
I'm so very very impressed with him, and cannot wait to adopt him! Thank you, Becky, for producing yet another wonderful teddy bear for me. I hope you're as pleased with him as I am. :)
One very happy collector indeed,
Thomas Adam
Boechout, Antwerp
He is absolutely wonderful, Becky: you really captured his sadness, but, being a teddy bear, he can't help but being comforting at the same time.
Thomas, you are a lucky man indeed to have him in your hug. 
Thank you so much Thomas, Pink, and Peter! 
He was a long time being completed, and it means much to me that you like him.
Becky
You captured so much emotion in this bear! Amazing!
Thanks very much, Anthony! 
Becky
Oh lucky Thomas! You know I have a soft spot for a black bear and yours is a really beautiful bear. Just gorgeous!
Thank for your kind words, Michelle, and welcome back!
Becky
TC Folk OriginalsGreat job, Becky. I would say you achieved all of your goals! He is wonderful!
