As with most successful ventures, Boyds Bears began when an individual fell in love with an idea. Such ideas usually grow out of a hobby or something learned along the way. (That's the way Animals n More and Jeannie's Cottage began, by the way.) For Boyds, it began when Boyd's "Head Bean," G. M. Lowenthal, opened an antiques shop in rural Maryland. G.M. went into the business with Justina Unger (who is now his wife).

At first the couple just sold antiques, but then began to produce a line of products that had the look and feel of antiques, but not the high price. And the idea took off. In 1987 the couple moved to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Their unique lines of products were very popular and their business continued to grow.

Today the many lines of Boyds products are no longer produced but they continue to delight collectors young and old all over the world. Boyds was sold to Enesco in 2008 and they discontinued the line in 2014. Jeannie's Cottage is happy to be able to offer a variety of them to our customers.

Click on the link below to view our selection of Boyds product lines:

Boyds Plush