World Stories | The Austrian Who Invented the Snow Globe
Every family has its share of interesting characters. For the Perzy family in Vienna, Austria, that family member was Erwin Perzy I. In 1900, the innovative Austrian created a whimsical item that would touch the world and kick off a family business that spanned generations.
In 1900, you see, Erwin Perzy I invented the snow globe. The story of how he accidentally invented this delightful creation is the stuff of family lore. According to Erwin Perzy III, the grandson of Mr. Perzy I, it all came about with a request for better lighting. The Invention of the Snow Globe in Vienna In 1900, the first Mr. Perzy, only 24 years old at the time, specialized in designing and repairing medical tools. He liked experimenting and trying ne… Continue Reading (4 minute read)
Good for that guy, because his original concept sounds like a terrible idea. “I want it brighter. What’s bright? I know! Glitter! Just add more glitter… and water.”
How does he explain the **little castle** he added to the **defibrillator prototype** he was working on?
was the next evolution shopping carts I wonder?
Quick, get me a bright light!
Uh, here you go, sir. Try this.
How nice and festive.
Oh, no. We lost him.
If he had just kept going we would of had Lava Lamps 60 years early.
Thats real cute Kevin, but we hired you as an electrician, so….. if you can work on that light bulb we talked about. That would be great
As Bob Ross would say, ‘We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents.’
And the souvenir trend ended when we couldn’t bring them back home on planes anymore.
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