Beanie Baby “Blackie”

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Object Details

Description

This “Blackie” Beanie Baby sat on the desk of Bill Gross as a representation of a “bear” market. A bear stock market is one that is on the decline in value.

Credit Line

Gift of PIMCO Investments LLC through William H. Gross

date made

1993

ID Number

2014.0012.08

catalog number

2014.0012.08

accession number

2014.0012

Object Name

plush toy

Physical Description

brown (overall material)

fabric (overall material)

black (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 2 1/2 in x 5 in x 9 in; 6.35 cm x 12.7 cm x 22.86 cm

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Work and Industry: Production and Manufacturing

Industry & Manufacturing

American Enterprise

Exhibition

American Enterprise

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source