This 1913 Steiff ad shows a " clever Hans. " Image from Advertising Art of Steiff Teddy Bears and Playthings by Dottie Ayers and Donna Harrison. 20th century sellers - and there was no need to " fix " or update what wasn't broken aesthetically. Why might that be? Consider these three factors. * The first is simply good design. There's no denying this doll's timeless and universally impish presentation and personality. He never went " out of fashion, " and is still appealing more than a century post his debut. * The second is " regional rapport. " His legacy costume likely resonated with local Swabian buyers or others with ties to that area, making this particular doll model equally suited as a plaything for boys and girls or as a collectible for adults. This Hans " listening in " advertisement is an image from the Steiff Catalog 1920-1929 by Carsten Esser. DOLL NEWS * ufdc.org 31http://www.ufDc.Org