The Story of Bing And Grondahl Christmas Plates

by Pat Owen, Ole Simonsen

Created in 1895, the idea of Christmas plate originated with Harald Bing, owner of Bing & Grøndahl, who hired Swedish artist Frans August Hallin to create the motif. Hallin's technique of cutting the motif for the plate in relief created a very detailed expression. The first motif was the Copenhagen skyline. "Many, many years ago the wealthy people of Europe started a Christmas custom of giving to each of their servants a platter heaped with fruit, cookies, candies and other good things to eat.

ISBN: 9781839749414

253 pages

Published: 2022-11-08

Publisher: Braunfell Books

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