A STEIFF FIRST AID DOG
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Felt Toys

Felt Toys. Felt is a textile material that is produced by matting, condensing and pressing fibers together. Felt can be made of natural fibers such as wool or animal fur,…
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STEIFF MOHAIR BEAR RIDING TOY
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Growlers

Growlers were introduced during the late 1900's.  The growling sound was made by wind passing over a reed inside the bear by squeezing or tilting the bear. From the 1920's…
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STEIFF wool plush bear, c. 1940, with button
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Hump Back Teddy Bears

Hump Back Teddy Bears. The hump is often associated with Steiff bears although occasionally other bear makers have used this technique as well. Below are some examples of hump back…
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Very Nice Blank Button White Steiff Teddy Bear
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Jointed

Jointed Toys. Joints used in soft toys are usually the same as the joints used for swivel heads. They are cotter pins and allow the arms and legs to move.…
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Swivel Head Owl
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Swivel Head

Swivel Head Toys. In soft toys, swivel heads are usually made using a cotter pin, allowing joints and heads to rotate. Hard dolls used a ball socket to give this…
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Boot Button Eyes
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Boot Button Eyes

Boot button eyes or shoe button eyes were the earliest type of eyes used in teddy bear making. Back in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, boots would be fastened with…
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A STEIFF WHITE ROD BEAR, (28PB), jointed with metal rods
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Mohair

Mohair is usually a silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat . Both durable and resilient, mohair is notable for its high luster and sheen,…
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