Teddy bears his age well as he nears 100.

From: The Mail on Sunday (London, England) | Date: December 2, 2001 | Copyright information

THEY were often our best friends in childhood - and sometimes during our adult years as well. Now teddy bears have grown up and are getting ready to celebrate their 100th anniversary.

The toy's invention is usually credited to the German Steiff family who in 1902 produced their first official teddy bear.

Today, teddy bears are a booming business and one of the few areas of the collecting market tipped for growth.

Steiff, which continues its traditio...

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