Margarete Steiff GmbH 1880

occupation:
Manufacturer
Nationality:
German
born in:
Giengen an der Brenz, Stuttgart district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

1880 - founded by Margarete Steiffe;

1902 - Richard Steiff designed the Steiff teddy bear, which is believed to be one of the first 'teddy bears'.

1904 - Steiff's trademark "button in ear" devised by Margarete's nephew Franz. The button is metal and originally had the symbol of an elephant, later replaced by the name Steiff.