| Thomas Greiner's Original Christmas Baubles | |
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Origin |
Thomas Greiner |
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Type |
Various Christmas decorations |
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Effects |
Fill surrounding area with Christmas spirit. |
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Downsides |
Explode when broken. |
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Activation |
Hanging; breaking |
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Collected by |
L. Flaubert |
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Section |
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Aisle |
4392-102 |
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Shelf |
102-119 |
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Date of Collection |
December 13, 1874 |
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Origin[]
Glass baubles were first made by Thomas Greiner (1550-1609) in Lauscha, Germany, who made garlands of glass beads and tin figures that could be hung on trees. Popularity of these decorations grew, and eventually larger glass baubles were made by skilled artisans with clay molds.
These baubles include both Greiner's original garlands and the larger individual baubles that were made when popularity resulted in demand.
Effects[]
When hung, these decorations fill the air with Christmas spirit, inspiring jolliness, charity, kindness and peace. Often take the appearance of traditional imagery such as presents and candy canes to match the décor.
When one breaks, the decoration explodes into a shower and/or pile of snow, tinsel, peppermind, and other Christmas-related items in a small radius (approximately three feet for one glass bauble).