Margarete Steiff - The Woman Behind the Teddy Bear!

It is common knowledge that President Theodore Roosevelt was the namesake of the iconic Teddy Bear. Few people know that this beloved toy was invented by an extraordinary woman who overcame serious illness and incredible challenges, transforming a small workshop into one of the world’s most recognizable brands—all within the male-dominated society of the 19th century. German historian Anette Isaacs relates the story of the truly awe-inspiring life of toy maker and business maven Margarete Steiff!

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