The Berlin Bear, a proud symbol of Germany’s capital city since 1280, is not the only German bear with a claim to international fame. What we know today as the Teddy Bear is also a German native. The first stuffed toy bear with movable limbs was designed by the German toy company Steiff in 1902, reaching American shores by 1906. These bears quickly became a universally recognized icon of childhood.Steiff is now one of the world’s most famous collectibles companies, and its toys are highly prized and passed down through generations as family heirlooms.Our bear, a classic 1920 "growler" design, features 5-way articulation, and the now-famous “Knopf im Ohr” ear-button that is the instantly recognizable trademark of the company. Covered in a soft, mohair/cotton blend, this Steiff collectible is expertly handmade in Germany, as was the original bear. Height 13½ in.
