Gotz STEIFF Collection - Made for STEIFF by Gotz

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Both *STEIFF* (i.e. "MARGARETE STEIFF GmbH") and *Götz Puppenmanufaktur Int.* are world-renowned toy and doll manufacturers respectively; each have a history of creating items of outstanding quality, tradition, and craftsmanship.2 In 2003, they joined together to form their new handcrafted artist collection, "STEIFF by Götz," which features dolls designed by various doll artists and designers, such as HILDEGARD GUNZEL and ELIZABETH LINDNER. Each *STEIFF by Götz* doll features the signature *STEIFF* trademark: the golden "button in ear."
Per the 2003 Gotz Catalog:

> *In 2003 Steiff and Götz, both long-established brands, are pleased to present their first common collection of handcrafted dolls. Both brands are synonymous with a long tradition [of] craftsmanship, creative design, and outstanding quality. Made for Steiff by Götz and intended for all children, these dolls are friends for everyday - all through life. A certificate with the production number, a Götz-Steiff bracelet and the gold-plated "Button in Ear" guarantee the authenticity of each doll (italics added).*
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## The Trademark STEIFF "Button In Ear"

These dolls were designed ***for*** *STEIFF* ***by*** *Götz*; they *are* Götz dolls, which were designed specially for *STEIFF*, the "world's premier manufacturer of toys and collectibles" and the original inventor of the teddy bear.1 For this reason, each *STEIFF* doll will have the trademark **gold-plated** *STEIFF* "button in ear" typical of *STEIFF* designed and produced creations.

Note: Some dolls, such as 2003 ANNA-MARIA and 2003 NELE & ANTON, originally came with a *STEIFF* teddy bear; please note: the doll itself is not a "STEIFF by Götz" doll, only the teddy bear is associated with *STEIFF*.

All Götz dolls made specifically for STEIFF will have this golden-plated STEIFF "button in ear" in their left ear.Some Götz STEIFF outfits feature signature STEIFF teddy bear designs with signature STEIFF tags.Some clothing on Götz for STEIFF dolls feature the signature STEIFF "tag."
## Signature STEIFF Clothing and Tags

Most (but not all) *STEIFF* dolls come with an outfit that features a *STEIFF*-inspired design, primarily a teddy bear, on their clothes. Each doll originally comes with a "Steiff by Götz hand-crafted doll" Certificate of Authenticity tag which provides the doll's unique production number. As handcrafted dolls, these dolls are completely washable and care instructions are included with each doll.

## Doll Boxes by Year

The are a few different types of Götz *STEIFF* doll boxes. Beginning in 2003, the first doll boxes introduced were brown cardboard-like material with the silhouette of a little girl being hugged by a teddy bear.

In later years, the box cardboard color changed from brown to blue; the *STEIFF* tag now appears in yellow coloring.

Early (2003) Götz-STEIFF doll box style.Later (definitely in 2006) Götz-STEIFF doll box style.
## Different Doll Body Types

*STEIFF by Götz* dolls feature several different body types. Some are all-vinyl, HARTKÖRPERPUPPE and VINYLKÖRPER dolls while some smaller, soft-bodied breastplate dolls, which feature vinyl upper torsos and padded cloth lower torsos, have WEICHKÖRPERPUPPE doll body types.

## Index of Götz Collection

The following tables and galleries contain the *STEIFF by Götz* collection from year-to-year. Please be aware: some years have incomplete information and this information is provided from assembling information, *to the best of my knowledge and research.*

Simply click on the purple hyperlinks located within the article to be redirected to more information about it (for example, clicking on a doll's name, left - in purple, will take you directly to that doll's specific, individual doll article, which contains more information about that doll).

*\*Collection Index may be incomplete.*

*\*\*This doll is marked with a catalog code number beginning with "03" however, this doll does not appear in my 2003 catalog; this information may change in the future.*

2003 SAMIRA2003 CHANTAL2003 NADJA2003 GISELLE2003 KATHARINA2003 LEATRICE2003 JEANNE2003 FABRIZIA

2004\* COLLECTION INDEX

*\*Collection index may be incomplete.*

2005\* COLLECTION INDEX
 GISELLE (nightie)

*\*Collection Index may be incomplete.*

2005 NADJA2005 GISELLE

*\*Collection Index may be incomplete.*

2006 NADJA2006 GISELLE2006 NORE
## References

1. “About Steiff.” *Steiff USA Online Shop*, www.steiffusa.com/about-steiff/.
2. This information comes from within the 2006 hangtag photo, shown on the left.