Glassmakers are enjoying their freedom in the 20th and 21st centuries. Glassblowing became very popular between 1300 - 1500 and it was most prominent in Venice. As Venetian glass became more popular the price rose. The rich wanted the glass throughout their homes - huge ornate chandeliers, goblets of all sizes, large vases, etc. Some people lured glass blowers to work under contract for their homes. Soon the glassblowers faced another kind of contract when all those glassblowers who had left Venice were murdered with a stiletto. This was a huge incentive for glassblowers to stay in Venice.
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Murder by stilleto?
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