Produced for 1 year only – 1964 . Reinhold the Rhinoceros is made from mohair. Reinhold is sitting and head and arms are jointed. His horn is made from felt. His paw pads are made from a brown leather like material. His head is detailed with black and white google eyes, a mop of long black hair, felt lined ears. Head feels hard stuffed and body and arms are softer. Reinhold retains his raised script style Steiff button.
Reinhold was the brainchild of "Loriot," a beloved German writer, illustrator, comedian, and performer. An all around artist, he is best known for his cartoons as well as his TV performances. Loriot created Reinhold das Nashorn, (Reinhold the Rhino) a popular book and character in 1954. Steiff created Reinhold in 1964 in this size only. Reinhold remains one of the most sought after Steiff collectibles from that period.
Item Dimensions: 8'' /21cm
Excellent vintage condition – see outlet photos.
Product code: Steiff Reinhold outlet the Rhinoceros Mohair Animal 8"/21cm,Button,Vintage 1964,Very Rare