Myrtle Hippopotamus is as round as a barrel and soft as velvet in dusky mauve fur. This gentle hippo has rumpled brows, ruched nostrils and rose paw-patches. With a sweet little tail and snuggly muzzle, Myrtle stands out in the herd. Hand wash only; do not tumble dry, dry clean or iron. Not recommended to clean in a washing machine. Suitable from birth. 15 in. x 6 in. The name Jellycat was dreamt up by a child who loved jellies and cats and giggled at the thought of the two together. The silliness of the name was a great reflection of the design, and so it stuck! Jellycat has been designed in the UK since the beginning and continues to work with designers at Jellycat HQ in London and around the country.