Illfelder Importing Company (formerly Berolzheimer, Illfelder & Co.), was an American toy company, founded in 1856, that created toys like "Squirmles" and "Good Time Charlie".
Timeline
1856: Leopold Illfelder and Daniel Berolzheimer founded the Vera-Bleistift-Fabrik pencil factory in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany.
1858: Daniel Berolzheimer died, and was replaced by his son, Heinrich Berolzheimer.
1861: A US branch, Berolzheimer, Illfelder & Co. was created in New York City. 1860s-70s: Work with pencils, stationery, and importing at 60 John Street. c.1870: Name shortened to B. Illfelder & Co. 1888: Death of Bernhard Illfelder. 1938: Move to 131 East 23rd st.
Notable people
Leopold Illfelder - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856 Daniel Berolzheimer - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856 Heinrich Berolzheimer (1836-1906) - Son of founder Daniel Berolzheimer, took over his father's role after his death. Bernhard Illfelder (1842-1888) - Came to the U.S. in 1864. Stepson of Leopold. Brother of Max. Max Illfelder (1854-1943) - Brother of Bernhard.
Products Squirmles
Good Time Charlie
References