Kugel Christmas Ornament, 1880-1910
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A Kugel -- a German word for ball -- is a thick, round, blown-glass ornament with a decorative cap, first introduced in the 1840s. People hung smaller ones on Christmas trees and suspended larger ones from the ceiling. Kugels came in various colors and were the first commercially produced Christmas decorations. Kugels remained popular ornaments until just before World War I.
A Kugel -- a German word for ball -- is a thick, round, blown-glass ornament with a decorative cap, first introduced in the 1840s. People hung smaller ones on Christmas trees and suspended larger ones from the ceiling. Kugels came in various colors and were the first commercially produced Christmas decorations. Kugels remained popular ornaments until just before World War I.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1880-1910
Place of Creation
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2022.34.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Green
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.5 in
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