Susan Sofia-McIntire papers

Collection

Identifier: 122.5986

Collection Scope and Content Note

The papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia-McIntire. The collection has been arranged in two series. Series I consists of sewing patterns, notes, sketches, fabric swatches, and design specifications. Series II contains digital scans of sewing patterns, including some of the patterns in Series I and others.

The materials were recieved with pattern numbers assigned chronologically by the donor. Box 1 folder 1 contains reference sheets for the pattern numbers, including dates of first versions and revisions. Physical materials and digital scans of the patterns use the same pattern number.

Dates

Creation: 1992-2022
Creation: Majority of material found within 1992-2001

Creator

Sofia-McIntire, Susan (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers records are open for research use by staff of The Strong and users of its library and archive.

Digital materials are available on-site.

Conditions Governing Use

Though the donor has not transferred intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to any copyright, trademark, and associated rights therein) to The Strong, they have given permission for The Strong to make copies in all media for museum, educational, and research purposes.

Biographical Note

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Susan Sofia-McIntire is a soft toy developer who has worked with major companies including Hasbro, Mattel, and others to create products for the toy and entertainment business. She holds design and engineering patents addressing health and wellness, including the Fun’N Fruity Waterfilled Teether which changed the industry standard.

Sofia-McIntire began sewing with her mother and grandmother at the age of nine and continued into high school with her sewing teacher and mentor, Lucinda Crosby. She attended Massachusetts College of Art where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Arts. She began her career in the toy and entertainment industry with Hasbro's Playskool Division. Susan now runs her own business, Sofia Development, focusing on the design and engineering of soft toys. She is particularly proud of her accomplishments with The Green Kids Club brand, the design and patent of the Fun'N Fruity Waterfilled Teether, and her recognition in the industry for exceptional service and innovation.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

2.2 Gigabytes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers document the career of soft toy designer Susan Sofia [Susan Sofia-McIntire] including products developed for Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco and others. The majority of the materials are sewing patterns. The collection also includes notes, sketches, fabric swatches, design specifications, and digital files. The materials date from 1992 to 2022 with the bulk dating from 1992 to 2001

System of Arrangement

Series I: Sewing patterns, 1992-2009, 2022

Series II: Digital files, 1994-2011

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Susan Sofia-McIntire papers were donated to The Strong in December 2022 as a gift from Susan Sofia-McIntire. The papers were accessioned by The Strong under object ID 122.5986.