Orange, Blueberry. Berry. Three 1900s Miniature Fruit Spun Cotton German Orns
This also was a cottage industry just like the glass ornament industry. In the winter, nothing to do in the fields, and this was a way for the family to make extra money. Fruit and vegetable ornaments were produced up to the start of World War II.
1.00 to 2.00", and all three in very good condition.
These were produced by taking cotton moistened very slightly with glue, and spun into a mold. Then they were sprayed with glue again, and air-brushed as you see these fruit ornament when on the tree.
Edibles have been the main-stay ornament for the tree from the very beginning in the United States, as recorded in 1704 in Bethlehem, PA, when only apples and "Oblaten" decorated the tree. Candy, Marzipan, Cookies, Lebkuchen, Popcorn chains, nuts, and fruit have always been on the tree. The tree was decorated on Christmas Eve, taken down on January 6th, and all consumed. Ripe fruit at Christmas would be so elegant, that children had to shout with glee when they saw fruit on the tree. But not everyone could afford real fruit at Christmas. So, yes, it was made into a cotton ornament, for cotton and glass ornaments were created for the poor, as they could be used year after year, and much more inexpensive than the "real thing."
There is nothing wrong with this German cotton ornament. These ornaments being listed today are in very good shape. They are vintage, not reproductions. I guarantee that. I start all my auctions at .99 cents as it is an auction and I just never cared when I went to live auction and the auctioneer started very high, and then spent time backing down to get a bid. I know it is a low bid, but that is how I list every item on Ebay.
I am more than happy to combine postage to save money.
Just let me know you are multiple bidding and I will invoice you when you are finished bidding and wish for me to send the items. Then, I will combine postage and send to you, and send final invoice. If any questions about this, please email me.