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58 Josef Berger ■ Martin Ziegler: Einzelmöbel, Bimini- Werk
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We learned quickly from each other and soon fantastic animals, vases and figures
emerged, which the glassblower then multiplied on his own. Fritz, always a passionate
dilettante in the graphic arts, soon took my place and other artists were attracted by
the fascinating game. Magazines began to show Bimini giasses and Stores to buy
them.
Another blow now struck his family, His father, having put all his belongings and more
on a speculative purchase of com which failed, went bankrupt. It was an inconceivable
act of folly coming from that quiet, gentle, man. Fritz was given advice by friends of his
father on how to save some of his personal belongings. He refused it. Old Lampl died
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