Depending on the size of the exhibition space on site, the exhibition offers a large selection of subject areas:
This area has proven to be a good opportunity to incorporate regional history into the exhibition. Numerous families always followed the call in the region's media to participate, lending their teddy bears with stories and photos, thus establishing the regional connection.
Because of the great demand, in 2022 I have put together a second “maritime” variant with additional objects and key themes, independent of the main exhibition, which can be presented elsewhere at the same time:
Of course, the invention and method of production of the teddy are also highlighted here, but the history of the teddy's development is presented in large overseas trunks - alluding to the simultaneous invention of the teddy in the USA and Germany in 1902. I also show models of famous ships that once traveled between Europe and America as well as teddy bears in matching sailor and passenger clothing. Maritime large photos for wall design round off this topic area.
A moving individual story can be shown here in reference: the story of the boy Robert Spedden and his teddy bear “Polar”, who were on the sinking Titanic.
Another new and previously little-explored focus of the new exhibition is the historical development of small teddy bears.
Mechanical and electrical teddy bears from the 1930s to today form another new focus.
The regional connection of this exhibition can also be established via the topic “Children and their teddy bears” if the call for participation in the exhibition with your own teddy bear is made in the media in advance. Of course, there are also miniature teddy bears with their personal stories in this area.