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The company s filing status is listed as active and its file number is l19000189836. Brian rare deans a1 cloth baby doll, glass eyes, button. Deans rag book co ltd was founded in london, england in 1903 by henry samuel dean. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the deans ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A little dean s history after changes and collaborations, deans rag book co was born in 1903, exchanging paper for printed cotton childrens books. Dean s rag book co ltd, patented march 7, 1905, 20 registered, dean s rag books patented. Deans rag books, or just dean s was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to produce rag books for children. The deans family had founded their book publishing business in 1711 and during the next 200 years or so, prospered greatly. Deans bears for sale in uk 69 secondhand deans bears. The deans rag book company 1903 limited overview free. Dean s rag book co ltd was founded in london, england in 1903 by henry samuel dean. The dean s rag book company 1903 limited free company check. Rag books deans didnt start out as a teddy bear maker.
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