A host of mysteries have arisen surrounding the jointed teddy's creation over 100 years ago in the small town of Giengen, in the south of Germany - who created him, what did he look like, and just where did his name come from? The results of extensive research are presented in this informative and entertaining volume, illustrated throughout with ...
Born at the beginning of the last century, he has stolen the hearts of people all over the world. The Teddy bear has lived through the many upheavals of the last 100 years and has not only maintained his appeal, he has become even more lovable with the passage of time. The Steiff Teddy is 100 years old; Who created him? What did he look like? ...
Named after Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, President of the USA, the teddy bear has become everyone's favourite nursery toy since it first appeared in the shops in 1902. Early bears looked as realistic as possible, with long, shaved muzzles, large feet and humped backs, and Albert and Frederick are perfect examples of this. By the sixties and ...
Beginning with an introduction to the history of the manufacture of the Teddy bear, the authors then set out to explain exactly how to make a collection of fully-jointed Teddy bear designs featuring all the classic characteristics.
*The ideal book for the collector and enthusiast* Includes material from Steiff archivesFounded 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. Since it was the very first soft stuffed toy, children loved it and the rest of the story is history. Today more than 8 ...
Based in Giengen in Southern Germany the successful German soft toy manufacturer Margarete Steiff GmbH is celebrating 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 ...
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