History of the Teddy Bear There are many variations of the story explaining the origin of the teddy bear. Some believe it was completely a German creation. Others believe it was American. Some say it was a combination of the two. Still, others think it started in England. The first story is that of Margarete Steiff, a woman born in Giengen, Germany in 1847. When she was only two, she contracted polio and spent the rest …showed first 75 words of 526 total…

…showed last 75 words of 526 total…origin of the teddy bear, but it is not as well known or accepted. The British claim the teddy bear was their creation because of King Edward VII. His nickname was "Teddy" (History). No matter which story you believe, you can probably agree that the teddy bear will remain a cherished part of childhood. Children the world over have been cuddling these plush toys for almost 100 years. They are certainly a traditional and timeless treasure.