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Steiff EAN 038655 Margarete Steiff Teddy Bear

A wonderful steiff teddy bear. A great bear. An enchanting homage to a great woman - the founder of the Steiff Company, Margarete Steiff. Because of the 100th anniversary of her date of death, May 9, 2009, this impressive Teddy bear made of gold-coloured curly mohair is going out into the wide world of Steiff fans and colectors to tell the inspiring story of both a human as well as entrepreneurail personality with his strong growling voice. And it is not only the impressive size of 65 cm that makes this Teddy bear so special but also the warm expression in its big black wooden eyes. Full of pride and joy, it displays a portrait if Margarete Steiff in younger years on its belly, an absolute rarity since there are are very few photographs from her youth. The exclusive bear in Margaretes honour was created in collaboration with the Australian artist and Teddy Bear Designer Lisa Rosenbaum, who was inspired to create this work of art by her enthusiam for the story of the Steiff brand as well as the creative works and legacy of Margarete Steiff. The result is a Teddy Bear with a charming, expertly-incorprated portrait of Margarete from her youth on canvas. The Teddy Bear, commemorating the year 1909 that is equally meaningful for Steiff as well as for all Steiff fans, is limited to 1,000 pieces and bears the gold-plated "Button in Ear" made of finest mohair, golden blond, jointed, surface washable, limited edition of 1,000 pieces world-wide with wooden eyes, and growler and gold-plated "Button in Ear", 65cm