Publisher: Snowinaglobe - snowglobes, snowdomes and other collectibles

About Snowglobes History of Snowglobes Snowglobes first appeared in Europe in the 1800s when the French filled a hollow glass sphere with fluids, building on the popularity of other glass artifacts and collectibles. Noone seems to have definitive information on when the very first snowglobe was created but there is agreement about when they first became popular. In the 1880s a manufacturer placed miniature replicas of the Eiffel Tower inside a glass globe which sat on a ceramic base. He sold these as souvenirs at the 1889 Paris Exposition, marking the centenary of the French Revolution. This was the start of, what is today, a major industry. Early Snowglobes Early snowglobes were true globes, made from glass, originating in Europe and becoming popular in England during the Victorian era. In the 1920s, snowglobes reached the USA when Joseph Garaja filed the first patent relating to the mass production of snowdomes. His globes, which were assembled underwater, started the trend for the creation of mass-produced items rather than the earlier handmade, intricate and expensive objects. In the 1950s, snowglobes evolved further with plastic forming the globe (dome) and base. Today Today, snowglobes and snowdomes are everywhere, commemorating everything and nearly everyone. From beach vacations to Christmas scenes, from Disney to Lord of the Rings, from Ben & Jerry to Neiman Marcus, snowglobes are taking over! With this amazing variety it's not surprising that snowglobes are now such collectibles. Serious collectors search out the unusual snowglobes while others simply collect snowglobes as mementos of their travels. Copyright © 2003 - 2010 SnowinaGlobe. All rights reserved | Moonstar Marketing | Contact | Follow on Facebook