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Steiff

1880 · 19th century · Also known as Margarete Steiff GmbH

Steiff is a German toy company based in Giengen an der Brenz, founded by Margarete Steiff in 1880. It is best known for its plush teddy bears, first made in the early 1900s, which carry its trademark button in the ear. The company has remained in the hands of the Steiff family.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Steiff. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/steiff
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