Now, the backs of the figures didn’t need to be painted and the figures could easily be stamped from plastic. With the advent of the new shape, half of the dome was painted (normally blue) to create a backdrop, and flat-backed figures could be used, leading to a saving in labour. Pictured right: Gingerbread House Mickey Mouse Snowglobe.īefore then, the majority of snowstorms were spherical and could be viewed from any angle, which meant they needed to contain a three-dimensional sculpture or figurine. Snowstorms aren’t always round – in the 1940s a German manufacturer experimented with various shapes and decided that a compressed oval shape was less likely to break than the traditional globe. Frequently, instead of snow, you will find glitter, tiny coloured beads, stars or confetti – and, apparently, the correct technical term for the snow is flitter! The liquid inside is water, often with an additive such as glycol to slow the fall of the snow, so that it doesn’t sink immediately and swirls for a while. Though the word ‘snow’ associates them with Christmas, many have general themes, often summery.īefore the advent of plastic, globes were made from glass, using various substances for snow such as ground-up bone, ceramic dust, sand or ground rice, but today both globe and snow are often plastic. Today, they have re-emerged as a tourist souvenir, on sale at many resorts throughout Britain alongside the sticks of rock and ‘A present from –’ mugs, as well as being a quality collectable sold in gift shops and department stores.
Snowstorms were extremely popular in the 1920s and 30s, then again in the 1950s and 60s, when most children would find one in their Christmas stockings. Pictured left: Mickey & Minnie Mouse Midi Globe 2009 It could be that snowstorms evolved from domed glass picture paperweights – another favourite trinket with people at the time and often bought as a souvenir. Some of the earliest were displayed an ‘all nations’ exhibition in Paris in 1878, and they must have been manufactured for several years beforehand, as the Victorians were very fond of the novelties and by the 1870s were collecting them on their travels. No-one seems to know for sure exactly when snowstorms were first made, but the Victorians enjoyed them and collected them as souvenirs of their travels. Some hold tiny fans to whirr polystyrene snow from within.
They are becoming extremely sophisticated, and many contain musical movements, animated figures, glitter, lights or even a mechanism to do the shaking for you. Sometimes they are made from glass, though nowadays more frequently moulded from plastic, and each dome contains an ornamental figure which becomes hidden amongst a flurry of snow or glitter when agitated. It is virtually impossible to pass a display of snowstorms without picking up at least one and shaking it, to watch the snow whirl madly around before gradually settling. Magical, enchanting and very tactile, these little transparent snowy globes have intrigued children and adults for years. Pictured right: Mickey & Minnie Mouse Carolling for the Holidays Snow Globe (Jim Shore Disney Traditions) This feature updates a previous Snow Domes features and explores the history of Snow Globes and looks at some of the current and recent Disney offerings from US and UK Disney Stores. It is made by one of our partners.Snowstorms, snow globes, snow shakers, snow domes, whatever you like to call them Disney make lots of them, from Store Exclusives to Park Exclusives, and from Limited Editions to Special Editions, and now they come in Mini, Midi and larger sizes. IMPORTANT – THIS ITEM IS A PREORDER AND WILL BE MADE & DISPATCHED 2-3 WEEKS This is one item we do not make in Nottinghamshire. Glitter Type: Iridescent Glitter, Gold String Glitter A beautiful snow globes that looks so lovely and will really set the scene for festive cheer year after year. Shake it more for the irresistible delight. Shake it twice for a cherished childhood memory. Get your festive decor right right and children adore snow globes. A joyful time and festive decorations really make for a magical holiday time. Or want one for your home for your little furies! A stunning hand-painted token that captures the magic of Christmas. Maybe you have a family tradition of collecting snow globes in your family and get one for new family members or special years! This is perfect as part of your collection or for your first one!ĭelight your friends by gifting them a snow globe scene where dogs and cats become friends. Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a super cute snowglobe!Ĭelebrate the magic of Christmas with one of these beautiful snow globes.
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