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Steiff was founded in 1877 by Margarete Steiff. \r\n\r\nThe company became the leading exporter of bears from Germany, with Britain and the USA its biggest customers.","physicalDescription":"A small stuffed mohair fish. It is mainly yellow with brown stripes and a cream underbody and face. The eyes are brown and black plastic and the mouth is open made of felt. The fins attached are also made of felt. The original tag is attached to the side. 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