The incredible world of dwarfs: 1019 lucky charms in the garden!
The incredible world of dwarfs: 1019 lucky charms in the garden!
There is a fascinating record in the world of garden gnomes - there are a total of 1019 dwarfs in Wessiak! This variety of small lucky charms not only has historical roots, but also a unique meaning. Walter Wessiak, who manages the impressive collection, explains: "The modern dwarf from 1890 is a descendant of miners whose hat was necessary to protect the back of the head." Thus, every dwarf must be equipped with a protective headgear, and recently they often shine in red, such as styria.
The history of the dwarfs goes back to the old pharaohs that were small people around as lucky charms. In the European Middle Ages, dwarfs were also valued characters, as the collection in the Salzburg Mirabellgarten shows. In addition, the dwarf phenomenon in the 20th century experienced an upswing through creative marketing strategies when small dwarfs were hidden in margarine packaging. Walter Wessiak says that his passion for dwarfs happened to be found when a toy dwarf was found in the garden. This meant that friends began to give him garden gnomes that were meticulously measured and documented. To ensure that the collection is growing steadily, new dwarfs must not be larger than five centimeters. "More dwarfs, more luck!" is the motto that Wessiak attributes to the inexhaustible source of joy that embody these small figures. The increasing interest in the small cult figures is not only reflected in private collections, but also in costumes such as the dwarf hat, which enjoy great popularity. You are a happy symbol that keeps its way into many households, as well as the selection on Faschingshop24.de The history of the dwarfs
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