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Die Leidenschaft der Blaschkas für die Natur

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Rudolph (1822-1895) und Leopold Blaschka (1857-1939) waren aussergewöhnliche Glashandwerker. Heute sind sie berühmt für ihre schönen, lebensechten Glasblumen und wirbellosen Meerestiere. Die beiden produzierten Tausende dieser Modelle für Museen und Universitäten auf der ganzen Welt.

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