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This collectible phone card commemorates the Smithsonian Institution’s 150th Anniversary and features an image of a $5 teddy bear from around 1903. The teddy bear was created by Rose and Morris Michtom, early toymakers credited with the invention of the teddy bear. The photograph was taken by Eric Long and prominently includes the name of President Theodore Roosevelt, who inspired the creation of the teddy bear. Kermit Roosevelt, the president’s grandson, is also mentioned on the card. The card was produced by MCI Communications and celebrates an important moment in American cultural history associated with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
The design includes clear, legible text listing the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of American History, alongside the detailed historical photo of the antique teddy bear. The card emphasizes the early 20th-century origins of the teddy bear, linking it to the Roosevelt family and highlighting the cultural significance of this iconic toy. The overall presentation is formal and honors the heritage and influence of the Smithsonian Institution.
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