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The Story of the Steiff Teddy Bear by Gunther Pfeiffer Pdf
The story of the teddy bear's creation 100 years ago in Giengen, southern Germany. Gives information about the production of Steiff teddy bears, the situation in the collectors' and antique markets and an overview of the models produced since 1902.
The Untold Story of the Teddy Bear by Patricia Thorne Pdf
The Untold Story of the Teddy Bear solves a mystery in the history of the Teddy Bear. When the Steiff Company of Giengen, Germany created what we know as the classic Teddy Bear in the fall of 1902, the first to be made of mohair with movable arms and legs, no one would buy it. After being presented to toy buyers in the United States and Europe, no one was interested, partly due to its cost, size, and weight. Then along came a toy buyer, in the spring of 1903, who saw it on display at the Leipzig Spring Fair in Germany, and bought 3,000. According to the Steiff Company, they have no document that reveals the buyer's name. The only record they have is the amount of the sale, though they know he was an American representing an American company. Having financial troubles at the time, Margarete's small shop of handmade toys was about to be taken over by its creditors, so it was this sale of the little bears that saved the company. Not having that many toy bears on hand to fill such a huge order, however, many townspeople were enlisted to help so that the shipment would arrive at its destination in time for Christmas. As revealed in The Untold Story of the Teddy Bear, the first true history of the Teddy Bear, the author's grandfather was the American buyer, representing Carson Pirie Scott & Co. of Chicago, who placed that first large order of Steiff's new toy bear and gave it the name "Teddy," now referred to as the "Teddy" bear. The author tells the dramatic story of her grandfather's life and the difficulties he had to overcome, before becoming a successful international buyer, and the remarkable story of Margarete Steiff, founder of her little company of handmade toys. The text also documents the history of the now famous toy bear, in advertisements and editorials, from the time it arrived in the United States in 1903 to its sudden rise in popularity by 1907. Included is the story of the revival of handmade Teddy Bears after World War II, with colorful photographs that illustrate the work of today's talented, award-winning artists. With this book, the author ties together the people, dramatic events, and circumstances that resulted in the establishment of the world's most beloved toy and what these endearing bears have come to mean to children and adults all over the world.
This appealing picture book allows each of the candidates for First Teddy Bear to tell his tale. Through witty banter and debate, the characters reveal the conflicting accounts behind the 1903 creation of the teddy bear. Carefully researched and enchantingly illustrated, this book recreates an important moment in toy history.
Polar the Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden Pdf
Written for her son by an American heiress whose family survived the 1912 sinking of the "Titanic", this account of the Edwardian life and of the disaster is told through the eyes of the young boy's teddy bear. Illustrated with watercolors and family photographs, this book makes an ideal read-aloud.
Covers different facets of the world of teddy bears, paying particular attention to collecting, listing major manufacturers, identifying traits, and approximate value, with advice on bear care and restoration, and anecdotes and biographies of some famous stuffed bruins.
The Ultimate Teddy Bear Book by Pauline Cockrill Pdf
For adults and children alike, this book catalogs more than 70 classic bears from the original Teddy to Pooh, Paddington, Smokey, and many of the remarkable Steiff bears. Every bear is pictured in full color, face-on and in profile, and each is accompanied by a description which places it in historical context and identifies its characteristics.
The Little Book of Celebrity Bears by Pauline Cockrill Pdf
Part of a set of little books that capture the essence of the teddy bear, this book features the most famous and classic teddy bears from North America, Europe, Australia and Japan, relating the histories that have made the bears so special, identifying each one of their distinguishing features.
Christie's Century of Teddy Bears by Leyla Maniera Pdf
Bringing together the expertise of the world's greatest auction house and the knowledge of one of the world's leading teddy bear specialists, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' celebrates the one hundredth birthday of the bear, tracing its ascent from humble nursery companion to highly sought after collectors' item. Featuring the histories of the most important bear manufacturers from around the world, including Steiff, Ideal, Chad Valley, Bing, Schuco and Merrythought, this book also relates the endearing stories of individual bears. These include Teddy Girl, who achieved a world record breaking price at auction as a result of her alluring looks and experiences during both world wars, and Donald Campbell's Mr Whoppit who accompanied him in the Bluebird on his last fateful attempt at the world speed record. Special illustrated features examine the teddy at war, literary, media and novelty bears, and there is a comprehensive section of tips for collectors. Superbly illustrated with images from the Christie's archives and private collections, 'Christie's Century of Teddy Bears' is an authoritative history and guide, and essential gift for anyone who has ever loved a teddy bear.
