Diem (1950) Paper Chest Tag Brown Steiff patented "button in ear"

Steiff patented "button in ear" at this time which may account for the change in position

Stuffing is firm excelsior or straw stuffing

She has original glass eyes with orange painted backs

They must carry some memories

(photo 9 and 10) Her huge arms are wired through to her carded black felt paws and pads

Diem (1950) Paper Chest Tag Brown Steiff patented "button in ear"Typical Diem character teddy bears. Circa 1950's Richard Diem founded his teddy bear factory in 1896. This was located in Sonneberg in Thuringen, Germany at this time being the very centre of European bear production. They had their heyday in the 1920s and 1930s. Richard Diem died in 1938 of Tuberculosis. 1936: 40thanniversary it was mentioned with The Owners wife Friedrike, nee Wachter is his faithful helper. Address: Robertstrasse 29. 50 employees,