Illfelder Importing Company

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