Learn the history and story of the ever-popular Steiff Teddy Bear through color photographs and commentary! 
A host of mysteries have arisen surrounding the jointed teddy's creation over 100 years ago in the small town of Giengen, Germany - who created him, what did he look like, and just where did his name come from. This informative and entertaining guide reveals a great deal of interesting and valuable information about the history and production of every model of the Steiff Teddy Bear. 
Inside readers will find over 250 illustrations including rare archive photographs depicting the process from the very beginning. In addition to the story of the making of the bears, information and commentary is presented about what they meant to people of all ages and the current market for Steiff collectors. It's an essential book for those interested in antiques and fans young and old of this irresistible teddy bear!

The Story of the Steiff Teddy Bear: An Illustrated History from 1902

Business & Money

Pfeiffer, Günther

Biography & History

David&Charles

Book by Pfeiffer, Gunther, Pfeiffer, Gnther

100 Years Steiff Teddy Bears

History

Heel Verlag

Based in Giengen in Southern Germany the successful German soft toy manufacturer Margarete Steiff GmbH celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2005. Founded in 1880 the company produced its very first Steiff animal: an elephant made of felt which was supposed to be used as a pin-cushion. Being the very first soft stuffed animal, kids loved it the rest of the story is history. Today more than 8,500 different Steiff articles are available and every single one can be tracked back by the clever Steiff identification markings such as the famous button, labels and chest tags. As an expert on this subject, Mr. G nther Pfeiffer used his access to the company archives to lavishly illustrate this extensive company history with many previously unpublished photographs, anecdotes and original documents from the very beginning of the family enterprise in the nineteenth century, the presentation of the now legendary Teddy Bear, the development of the oldest and most beautiful German Dragon up to the current soft to

125 Years Steiff Company History

Heel-Verlag GMBH

A very informative guide on collecting and selling stuffed animals. For the serious Steiff enthusiast.

Steiff Sortiment 1892 - 1943.

Pfeiffer, Taunusstein

Steiff Sortiment 1947 - 2003

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

GAF Pfeiffer GmbH

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