Margarete Steiff and the Teddy Bear: How One Woman’s Vision Transformed the World of Toys

Class Description

It is common knowledge that President Theodore Roosevelt was the namesake of the iconic Teddy Bear. Hardly anyone knows, though, that this delightful toy was invented by an amazing woman who overcame terrible sickness and incredible challenges and turned her tiny workshop into one of the most recognizable international brands—and all that in the male dominated world 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!

All virtual classes are recorded and made available to participants registered in the class. These recordings are password-protected and available for up to two weeks after the class ends.

Anette Isaacs is a German historian and public educator who has been presenting hundreds of programs all over the United States. She holds Master's Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History and is currently Director of Lifelong Learning at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FIU in Miami.

What to Expect

Format: Virtual

Class Capacity: 30

Class Style: Lecture or presentation; option for questions

Materials List

No Required Materials

Cost and Registration

1 Session, $50 ($45 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.

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