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Margarete Steiff (24 July 1847 – 9 May 1909) was a German seamstress who in 1880 founded Margarete Steiff GmbH, more widely known as Steiff, a maker of toy stuffed animals. Born in Giengen, Germany, Margarete contracted polio as a child, leaving her with both legs
Learn about the remarkable woman who founded the Steiff company and created the first teddy bear with a button in its ear. Discover the history and the world of Steiff, a symbol of quality and craftsmanship for over 140 years.
Learn how Margarete Steiff's nephew Richard designed the first Teddy bear in 1902, inspired by a famous incident involving President Theodore Roosevelt. Discover the history and legacy of the Steiff brand and its iconic button in its ear.
Apollonia Margarete Steiff (* 24. Juli 1847 in Giengen an der Brenz; † 9. Mai 1909 ebenda) war die Gründerin der gleichnamigen Spielwarenfabrik Steiff . Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben. 1.1 Jugend. 1.2 Unternehmensgründung. 1.3 Letzte Jahre. 2 Hinterlassenschaft. 3 Ehrungen. 4 Filmische und literarische Rezeption. 5 Literatur. 6 Weblinks.
Learn about the story of Margarete Steiff, the founder of the famous plush toy company, and her legacy of quality and creativity. Discover the special collection of 140 Years of Steiff, featuring the iconic elephant logo.
Margarete Steiff. Steiff is a German -based plush toy company, founded in 1880, with headquarters in Giengen, Germany. The company claims to have made the world's first factory-made teddy bear. [1] History. Steiff was founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, a seamstress.
Learn about the history and legacy of Margarete Steiff, the inventor of the iconic Teddy bear with the button in its ear. Explore the Steiff Museum, the Steiff & Disney collaboration, the Steiff Charity auction and more.
