The M. I. Hummel figurines, modeled according to Franciscan Sister Maria Innocentia's artwork, are known all over the world. They are her messengers bringing pleasure to many, many people.
Goebel began production of the Hummel line in 1935. As of February 2009 they are made under Manufacture Rosenthal GmbH by the same employees and in the same factory in Rosenthal, Germany.