Gilda Goose, 10"

A whimsical and wonderful barnyard buddy who’ll become an instant favorite. Gilda’s long neck, funny feet, yellow beak, and wacky wings make her a truly unique character. Softly stuffed and easy to pose, she can sit up through story-time, or is equally comfortable lying down for a nap. About Steiff Founded in 1880, the company motto is “Only the best is good enough for our children”. By sticking to this over the years the Steiff company name has became synonymous with high-quality soft toys, and in particular teddy bears, all over the world. The company is also well known for its “Button in Ear” trademark. Steiff is largely credited for manufacturing the original "Teddy Bear". In 1902,Richard Steiff designs the "Bear 55 PB", the world's first plush bear with movable arms and legs. The original. in 1906, The Steiff bear becomes the teddy bearAmerican President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname was "Teddy", played a major role in the success of the Steiff bear and in giving it it