Morris Michtom
Morris Michtom (September 12, 1869 – July 21, 1938) was a Russian-born businessman and inventor who, with his wife Rose, also a Russian Jewish immigrant who lived in Brooklyn, came up with the idea for the teddy bear in 1902 around the same time as Richard Steiff in Germany. They founded the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company which, after Michtom's death, became the largest doll-making company in the United States.
Morris Michtom | |
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Michtom in New York | |
| Born | September 12, 1869 |
| Died | July 21, 1938 (aged 68) |
| Occupation(s) | Inventor, businessman |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Children | Emily (1897-1986) and Joseph (1890-1951) |
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