Steiff Opens Gallery at Atrium Mall

STEIFF, the German creators of the original Teddy Bear, is celebrating the grand opening of their flagship STEIFF GALLERY at the Atrium Mall with a ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiling of nine priceless STEIFF pieces flown over from Germany.

Pieces will be on display at the store for two weeks only (August 5 - August 19)

Original Teddy Bear, the "Richard Steiff" bear, will be included in exhibition, along with first Minnie and Mickey dolls ever mass-produced for the Disney Studios.

Special gift with purchase throughout the day

Winthrop Roosevelt, great-great grandson to Teddy Roosevelt, whom the "Teddy Bear" was named for, and Friedrich Löhr, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Boston will be on hand to cut the ribbon on Thursday, August 5 at 10 am. The STEIFF Gallery will be located on the 2nd floor, Atrium Mall, 300 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill.

STEIFF has been making internationally famous stuffed animals in Germany since 1880 and this is the first time that they will be opening a gallery in America. All Teddy bears and plush animals are 100% handmade using traditional manufacturing techniques - for the ultimate in quality and safety. The famous "Button in Ear" trademark is the assurance of genuine STEIFF quality.