Impressively, the author has taken the history of English manufactured together. ZuBeginn there is a "Teddy Bear timeline" which makes it very clear that it has existed much earlier by its founder Joseph Kirby Farnell as the Margarete Steiff GmbH. Teddy bears were produced at Farnell only from 1906 ... stuffed animals and dolls are also mentioned, not quite as many pictures are included it. Most are old photos and catalog evidence but also in general no longer exist. Therefore, the compiled works of Kathy Martin in my opinion, is essential for any Teddy lovers!