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The Petz Company
Founded in 1921 by the Kiesewetter family from Neustadt. Related to Conard Reissmann who founded the Neustadt toy industry in the 18th Century. Early productions included teddy bears and soft toys made from quality mohair and felt. After the Firts World War the demand for toys was great, and in contrast to other makers, they used good quality materials. The two children of Kiesewetter senior joined the firm and took part in widening the range of toys that were produced, adding a whole zoo, partly on wheels, to the classic teddy bear range.The most popular item in 1949 was a teddy bear school complete with classroom, teacher and eleven pupil bears. In 1950 a rabbit version was launched. In the 1950s the company began to produce dolls. Their reputation was excellent and their expert opinion and advice was called upon for a report on dangerous toys made in 1953 (the danger referring to eyes on pins whereas Petz only used eyes that were sewn or glued on). Since 1947 the company adopted the trademark PETZ. In 1949 the firm attended the first Nurenberg toy fair and began to distribute a toy magazine. After the death of the senior owner of the company, Petz ran into financial difficulties and had to cut down on production. However, toys are still produced today.
Founded in 1921 by the Kiesewetter family from Neustadt. Related to Conard Reissmann who founded the Neustadt toy industry in the 18th Century. Early productions included teddy bears and soft toys made from quality mohair and felt. After the Firts World War the demand for toys was great, and in contrast to other makers, they used good quality materials. The two children of Kiesewetter senior joined the firm and took part in widening the range of toys that were produced, adding a whole zoo, partly on wheels, to the classic teddy bear range.The most popular item in 1949 was a teddy bear school complete with classroom, teacher and eleven pupil bears. In 1950 a rabbit version was launched. In the 1950s the company began to produce dolls. Their reputation was excellent and their expert opinion and advice was called upon for a report on dangerous toys made in 1953 (the danger referring to eyes on pins whereas Petz only used eyes that were sewn or glued on). Since 1947 the company adopted the trademark PETZ. In 1949 the firm attended the first Nurenberg toy fair and began to distribute a toy magazine. After the death of the senior owner of the company, Petz ran into financial difficulties and had to cut down on production. However, toys are still produced today.