The History of Stuffed Animals

What materials were ancient dolls typically made from?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

• Wood or clay

What innovation during the Industrial Revolution helped in the mass production of rag dolls?

• The ability to print colorful fabrics

• The invention of plastic

• The creation of sewing machines

• The discovery of synthetic fibers

Who invented the first known stuffed animal?

• Richard Steiff

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Morris Michtom

• Margarete Steiff

What was the original purpose of Margarete Steiff's stuffed elephant?

• A child's toy

• A doorstop

• A decorative item

• A pincushion

What inspired Morris Michtom to create his version of the teddy bear?

• A popular children's song

• A famous cartoon of President Teddy Roosevelt

• A storybook character

• A traditional European toy