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Vintage Stuffed Sheep Toys and the Wool That Isn’t Wool

October 14, 2026 by Andi Tenri Ajeng
White stuffed lamb with curly synthetic fleece and floppy ears sitting against a dark brown background

Many woolly vintage lambs are mohair, from goats. How collectors read wool labels, what the V&A’s 1950 Larry the Lamb reveals, how to date a newer lamb, and how to keep moths away.

Categories Classic Animal Plush & Dolls Tags Larry the Lamb, Mohair, Stuffed Sheep, Toy Identification, Vintage Plush Leave a comment

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