Archive for November, 2010

Camouflage Teddy Bear Stuffed Toy by Mary Meyer – Early 1940’s

Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys was founded by my Mother and Father in 1933.  I joined the company full time in September1955 and I have many great memories of our early days. During World War 2 Hans Meyer, my Dad, had a difficult time buying fabrics to make animals pin cushions and stuffed toys.  Businesses that […]


Mary Meyer Stuffed Toy Horse

Mary Meyer – the stuffed toy company was founded by my Mother and Father.  I have many great memories of them and the business they started in 1933. The company was started in New York City, moved to New Jersey in 1937 and to Vermont in 1944 and we have been here ever since. Mary […]


Mary Meyer Elephant Pin Cushion

My name is Walter Meyer and I have been writing about my experience working with my Mother, Mary Meyer and the stuffed toy business. During the 1930’s and early 1940’s Mary Meyer manufactured animal pin cushions and oil cloth covered stuffed toys.  The two products – animals pin cushion and oil cloth covered stuffed toys […]


Mary Meyer Pin Cushion Doll – Made in 1938

My name is Walter Meyer and Mary Meyer was my Mother and I grew up in the stuffed toy business.  Today Mary Meyer stuffed toys is located in Townshend, VT, where  I live also. Mary Meyer’s business began in New York City in 1933.  In those days we were at 3 West 29th Street, on one […]