The Public Paperfolding History Project
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The Paper Snapper (Cut) | |||||||
This
page attempts to record what is known about the origin
and history of the cut origami design known as the Paper
Snapper. Please contact me if you know any of this
information is incorrect or if you have any other
information that should be added. Thank you. There appear to be two versions of this design. In the earlier version the flaps that are folded over to create the boat shape remain in view. The later version is developed from the Keelboat design and consequently these flaps are hidden from view inside the other layers of the design. There is a separate page for the very similar Paper Boat Snapper. ********** 1923 As far as I know the first appearance of this design is as 'Snap Goblin' in 'More Paper Magic' by Will Blyth, which was published by C Arthur Pearson in London in 1923. ********** 1932 The same design, titled 'Snap Dragon', subsequently appeared in 'Winter Nights Entertainments' by R M Abraham, which was published by Constable and Constable in London in 1932. ********** 1953 The 1953 Rupert Annual contained instructions for making the Snapdragon under the title 'How To Make A Paper Snapper'. This design is developed from the Keelboat. ********** The design also appears 1956 As 'Snapper 2', in 'Paper Magic' by Robert Harbin, which was published by Oldbourne in London in 1956. ********** 1963 As 'Bird's Beak' in the second edition of 'Het Grote Vouwboek' by Aart van Breda, which was published by Uitgeverij van Breda in 1963. ********** |
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