Will McKinley on Nostr: Christmas tree bubble lights were patented in the 1930s, but not available until 1946 ...
Christmas tree bubble lights were patented in the 1930s, but not available until 1946 due to wartime shortages.
NOMA was the first to market them — and made more than 25 million in the first 2 years.
The liquid inside them was carcinogenic, but they sure were pretty to look at. ☠️ 🎄
#Christmas #ChristmasDecor
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