Soft Toy
1970s (Made)
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This is a grey mohair and felt toy elephant, probably made by Steiff in the 1970s. It doesn't have any tags attached, however the design indicates that it was made by Steiff.
Steiff was founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, who designed the prototypes herself. However, it did not initially make teddy bears, something it began in 1902, and is now world famous for. The company remains popular to this day and its soft toys are known for their high quality.
Steiff was founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, who designed the prototypes herself. However, it did not initially make teddy bears, something it began in 1902, and is now world famous for. The company remains popular to this day and its soft toys are known for their high quality.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Mohair and felt stitched |
| Brief description | Mohair and felt toy elephant probably made in Germany by Steiff in the 1970s |
| Physical description | Small grey toy elephant with mohair body and felt ears. The feet have felt pads on them, to prevent the mohair wearing away, and it has plastic black and white eyes. It wears a red felt saddle, which is stitched to the body. There is a thin piece of white elastic tied around its neck. |
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| Summary | This is a grey mohair and felt toy elephant, probably made by Steiff in the 1970s. It doesn't have any tags attached, however the design indicates that it was made by Steiff. Steiff was founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff, who designed the prototypes herself. However, it did not initially make teddy bears, something it began in 1902, and is now world famous for. The company remains popular to this day and its soft toys are known for their high quality. |
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| Accession number | B.118-2012 |
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| Record created | February 27, 2013 |
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