World's Most Famous Toy Maker
Margarete Steiff, "The World's Most Famous Toy Maker," will be the subject of a presentation celebrating National Women's History Month at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For nearly 140 years, children and adults worldwide have loved Germany's Steiff toys, most notably the Teddy bear. They were invented by an amazing woman who overcame terrible sickness and incredible challenges. German historian Anette Isaacs relates her inspiring life of the toy maker and business maven. Attendees are invited to bring and share any Steiff toys they have. To register, call (847) 918-3225 or click on events calendar at www.fremontlibrary.org.
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