Van Kleeck, Mary, Artificial flower makers. New York: Survey Associates, 1913

Comprehensive study on artificial flower makers at the turn of last century and how New York flower makers compared to Parisian flower makers

La France Tea Rose

 

For more information on "La France" Roses click on link:

 

http://www.paulbardenroses.com/hybridteas/lafrance.html

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New Vintage Jewelry Bridal Pearls and More!

              Click on my Etsy Link to the right of this blog for more affordable vintage jewelry

New items in my Etsy Shop

Vintage 1928 earrings and necklace from the 80's! Vintage Monet faux pearl cabochon earrings, antiqued and filigree goldtone SOLD!

 

Reasonably priced vintage jewelry

Botanical Bliss

Another day in the studio assembling silk rose corsages and brooches

 

Hand-dyed imported silk, vintage velvet millinery fabrics, vintage stamens and leaves, and hand dyed rice paper all hand cut from vintage flower patterns