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Bringing History To Life With These Amazing Gifts From Richard Steiff Himself!
Are you ready for something SUPER STEIFF exciting? Of course you are! Check out this email from Merleen, who writes from Michigan about two precious family treasures with amazing ties to one of...
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Rolling Out The Red Carpet For This Precious Prewar Doxie On Wheels!
What goes around, comes around... especially if it's on wheels. This darling Doxie on-the-go recently popped by to say hi and Steiffgal couldn't help but roll out the red carpet for her! Come take a...
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Chilling Out With This Life-sized Steiff Polar Bear
It's white-out conditions - in a very big way - when it comes to this next SteiffLife blog inquiry. Who knew Polar bears roamed Salt Lake? But apparently they do, at least in this lucky collector's...
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Walking the Runway With Steiff's Early And All Original Minnie Mouse Disney...
Girl power! No mouse rocks a short skirt and great shoes better than Disney's Minnie Mouse! This great prewar design, seen far less often than her better half Mickey, continues set the hearts of Steiff...
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Getting Down To Monkey Business With This Lovely And Very Early Steiff Chimp
Do you like Steiff's cheeky monkeys? Of course you do! This very early and very sassy girl named Clara recently joined Steiffgal's hug and she's understandably just bananas over her. Come take a look...
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Pipe Up If You Know The Maker Of This Turn Of Last Century Cloth Doll!
Close, but no cigar. Or pipe in this case! Is this distinguished gentleman doll made by Steiff? Apparently someone thought so, a very long time ago. Come take a look at this handsome, turn of last...
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A Penny For Your Thoughts About This Antique Steiff And Kufeke Promotional...
It's always fun to spot vintage Steiff featured in antique advertising, photographs, or other ephemera. While recently browsing eBay listings, Steiffgal found a most adorable prewar mailer featuring...
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This Charming Steiff Panda Bear Is Simply Mid-Century Marvelous!
It was pure panda-monium this week at Steiffgal's home when this latest addition joined her hug! Pandas top many Steiff collector's "love lists" and this sweet girl deserves a crown and throne for many...
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Playing The Dating Game With Steiff's Precious Pre- And Post War Chimp Puppets
How do you tell how old a vintage Steiff collectible is, if it doesn't have tell-tale IDs? For Steiff items produced over a very limited time, this is easy, and can be solved through reference book or...
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Check Out This Purr-fectly Lovely, Time Traveling Steiff Cat!
There's no need for a fluff factor to describe how lovely this sweet kitten really is! Cats have been a key part of Steiff's offering since the very beginning, and have evolved in their presentation...
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What's The Tattle On This Unexpected Steiff Rattle?
Don't you just love a good surprise? Like when you buy something online, and when it arrives, it's even BETTER than your wildest hopes? That just happened to Steiffgal today, and she can't wait to...
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The Power Of Provenance!
What makes a fantastic Steiff find simply extraordinary? When it comes with full provenance. Provenance, which can include documents and/or photos, is "the place of origin or earliest known history of...
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Back In The Steiff Saddle, Sort Of!
Hurray! For the first time in nearly eighteen months, Steiffgal finally attended a real live, in person collector's event. This was the Spring Doll, Bear & Miniature Show held at the Sturbridge...
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Boy Oh Boy, What A Wonderful Family Treasure!
Here's one inquiry that is definitely dressed for success! It's so nice to hear from new friends from overseas and today's technologies make it as easy as pressing a button! This question really caught...
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Well Hello, Handsome... Before And After!
You clean up pretty nice! That's usually a compliment given to a person who presents themselves in an usually attractive way. But it can also apply to Steiff animals as well - especially those who have...
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Moving And Grooving With This Tiny Steiff Treasure
Ever shake your head back and forth (in the best possible way) because you cannot believe your luck? Well, that just happened to Steiffgal when it came to this recent find. Sit and stay and check out...
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This Rare Midcentury Steiff Cat Is Certain To Tickle Your Whiskers!
Here's a sweet Steiff rarity that walked in - and quickly walked out - on little cat's feet! This early postwar kitten just appeared in the line for a handful of years in the early 1950s, and has...
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Hold Everything And Check Out This Unusual Steiff Poodle PJ Bag!
Care to noodle a most mysterious poodle? Then check out this delightful Steiff Snobby - in the form of a pajama bag! This mohair marvel appeared out of nowhere on an online auction, and Steiffgal had...
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This Dressed Steiff Rabbit Doll Is The Best Of Both Worlds!
Overall, this next fantastic find is certain to put a joyful spring in your step! Steiffgal found this bitty bun in the recent United Federation of Doll Club's salesroom - lying upside down and...
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This Pretty, Prewar, And Purple Steiff Princess Rains Supreme!!
WARNING! You are about to get all out joint over today's blog special guest! This pretty kitty has just about everything going for her, including her looks, color, era, and "secret skill." Check out...
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