Winnie-the-Pooh: Quick Facts

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Winnie-the-Pooh

Captain Harry Colebourn in military uniform sits on a crate outdoors, feeding a small bear cub named Winnie, who stands on hind legs and is chained. Tents are visible in the background.

Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and other characters created by A.A. Milne

Portrait of Alan Alexander Milne, circa 1920, wearing a light suit and bow tie, looking slightly to the side against a dark background.

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