Steiff's early felt dolls are extremely hard to find, especially in original condition. Left to right: The details of this 1909 London Boy Scout closely match the uniform worn by London's Boy Scouts at the time. Courtesy of the State Library, Queensland's John Oxley Library. Steiff's "Bob, the Boy Scout" The economical construction of this Student Steiff doll reflects the materials available at the time of his manufacture and the impact of WWI rationing. 120 Winter 2019