Can anyone tell me about Lassie the dog and what company from the 40's made the stuffed Lassie hand sewn?

Lassie is a fictional Rough Collie character created by Eric Knight, first appearing in his 1940 novel "Lassie Come-Home." The character became widely popular through films and a long-running television series. In the 1940s, the Ideal Toy Company produced a hand-sewn stuffed version of Lassie, which became a beloved toy for children. The plush Lassie captured the spirit of the character and contributed to the franchise's enduring legacy.