Margarete

Description

Margarete Memorial Teddy Bear
The Steiff Collection

Margarete Steiff sits in her wheelchair, contemplating the full, rich life that she has led. In 1908 or thereabouts, this was a typical setting for the company founder. One of the last photos ever taken shows her holding the brand-new Teddy bear Baho, a trusty Dalmatian lying at her feet. In the picture, the angle of Margarete’s hand and the cap the bear is wearing combine to make his ears look pointed – almost like those of a cat. Local artist Otto Neubrand captured the scene in 1947 in an oil painting that can still be seen in the Steiff Museum to this day. In 2019, to mark the 110th anniversary of Margarete Steiff’s death, her companion in this photo is to appear as the Margarete Memorial Teddy bear. An homage to the unconventional, courageous innovator who founded our company, he is made of the finest light mohair and is utterly unique – thanks to his pointed, cat-like ears.

Product details:
Collection: Worldwide Limited Edition Replica
Edition Size/Year: 1,100 pieces (May 2019)
Material: Made of finest wool mohair
Size: 11 inches
Color: White
Eyes: With safety eyes
Ear tag: With gold-plated “Button in Ear”
Joints & pose: 5-way jointed
Sound device: None
Care: Surface washable
Country of origin: Made in Germany

CAUTION: This product is not a toy and is intended for adult collectors only.