Richard Steiff

Richard Steiff (1877–1939) was a German teddy bear creator, entrepreneur and designer.

Richard Steiff in brief

Born
1877
Died
1939
Known for
teddy bear creator, entrepreneur, designer and inventor
Place of birth
Giengen an der Brenz
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Overview

Born at Giengen an der Brenz in 1877, died at Jackson in 1939.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Sources

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    “Richard Steiff”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q101508: Richard Steiff

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