The evolution and defining features of the fashion flower making trades in Paris, London and New York c. 1850 - 1914

This text documents and critically evaluates the evolution of the three-dimensional fashion flower making industries, from the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth centuries, the period when they were most fashionable and the international flower-making trades flourished. It compares and contrasts flower making in Paris, London and New York, the dominant fashion cities at this time and explores all levels of production. And, it touches upon black mourning flowers that were primarily made in Manchester (UK). The focus is upon flowers made from fabrics and paper, not those modelled in wax – such as orange blossom which was popular for brides – or other materials, such as beads or shells. Threaded throughout is a brief exploration of how flowers interface with fashionable dress, the body and broader culture of flowers.

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