Steiff Knopf im Ohr Doll
Name/Title
Steiff Knopf im Ohr DollEntry/Object ID
2026.394.01Tags
Doll, European, German, Steiff Knopf Im OhrDescription
Steiff Knopf im Ohr doll, the doll depicts traditional German folk attire. The doll is dressed in a red skirt patterned with white designs. Under, she wears white bloomers, blue stockings, and black shoes. Over top, she wears a navy blue apron patterned with white designs. On top, she wears a white undershirt and a navy blue overcoat decorated with blue and pink flowers, and silver buttons. On her head, she wears her hair tied in a blue checkered scarf, and she has a silver button in one ear. The doll has white hair and blue eyes and is made of felt.Use
Collectable itemContext
Steiff was founded in 1880 by Margarete Steiff in Giengen, Germany is the world's oldest and most renowned manufacturer of luxury soft toys. Founded by a polio-stricken seamstress, the company pioneered the teddy bear in 1902 and has built a legacy on high-quality mohair and handmade craftsmanship. While Steiff is most famous for bears, they have produced dolls throughout their history: Early Felt Dolls: Early dolls were primarily made of felt and hand-painted. Felt-Faced Dolls (1930s-1950s): To compete with other manufacturers, Steiff developed felt-faced dolls, including popular clown dolls starting in 1936. "Sloppiness Dolls": A rare, early 1920s experiment featuring celluloid heads from Schildkrot on stuffed bodies. Post-War Dolls: Post-1945, Steiff created soft dolls that often reflected the high-end, artistic style of their plush animals, often including jointed heads and limbs.Collection
Steiff Knopf Im OhrCataloged By
Kat BezaireCategory
Doll