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What toy was first sold on 15 February 1903 by Morris Michtom?

Question #151319. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jun 25 2024.
Originally posted Jun 25 2024 8:47 PM.

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It was a teddy bear!
The first "Teddy bear" was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903.

Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the stuffed bear was first sold by Morris Michtom, a Brooklyn, New York, resident who owned a candy shop
link https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this-day-in-history-feb-15-1903-first-teddy-bear-goes-sale

Rose Michtom, wife of Morris, created stuffed toys and it was she who came up with the first teddy bears. At the time, Theodore Roosevelt had been in the news for refusing to shoot a captive bear and in doing so garnered his "Teddy" nickname. Later, President Roosevelt gave the Michtoms permission to call the toys "Teddy Bears."

Response last updated by psnz on Jun 25 2024.
Jun 25 2024, 8:48 PM
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