Steiff Golly

EAN 036033

Size: 30cm (12")

Steiff's Golly made of finest wool felts dressed and fully jointed, surface washable, The earliest Golly (or Golliwogg as he was originally called) is the hero in books of verse written by Bertha Upton in the 1890s, and illustrated by her daughter Florence. Though the original Golly character was a kindly fellow always lending a hand to those in trouble, later authors portrayed him very differently. Over the years he became a rascal, was often up to no good, and even portrayed as a mean spirited character. Consequently his reputation slid and because of his poor reputation and dark colour, he began to be considered "politically incorrect". The "politically correct" reference is now "Golly".

During the past few years, possibly because of the centennial of the creation of the Golly, he has again become popular, this time not with children so much as adult collectors and Golly artists.

Limited edition of 1909 pieces world-wide and bearing the gold-plated "button in ear" and red and white label exclusive to Steiff Limited Editions.

Delivered in a Steiff gift box with numbered certificate of authenticity