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TINSEL

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TINSEL

A type of metalic garland

TINSEL

  • Invented in 1610
  • Before 16th century, tinsel was often used to adorn sculptures
  • The word 'tinsel' originated in France (enstincele)
  • Invented in Germany
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Tinsel used to be made out of real silver and/or alluminum, but it was very expensive and fragile. Now, in the 20th century,tinsel is made of alluminized paper.

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