This week there are 13 around the table, so as is traditional at Les Bassacs, Christopher Malcolm has put in an appearance at the head of the table to bring the numbers up to 14. He is Hazel's bear and is now probably 80 years old. As you can see he has suffered rot and damage and has been extensively patched up. I think that he was a Merrythought bear, but he has lost his label and is entirely bald except for some tufts of mohair on his thighs and in his ears!
. Malcolm is indeed 80.. I had measles all over him and on one occasion started to paint him with creosote, hence one of the patches on his head..
ReplyDeleteHe has had his portrait photographed and painted by many people attending our courses over the years