Illfelder Importing Company

Illfelder Importing Company, 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.

Leopold Illfelder - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856
Daniel Berolzheimer - Co-founded the original pencil company in 1856
Heinrich Berolzheimer - Son of founder Daniel Berolzheimer, took over his father's role after his death.
Bernhard Illfelder - Came to the U.S. in 1864. Stepson of Leopold. Brother of Max.
Max Illfelder - Brother of Bernhard.