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Flower stamens (artificial)

Object

Flower parts

Production date

1890-1900

Object number

1996.33

Physical Description

Nine bundles of artificial flower stamens made of yellow thread with yellow plastic tips at each end. These were made by women working from home making artificial flowers in the late 1800s. This specialist trade was mostly based in Hoxton. The flowers were used to decorate hats.

Associated Place

Material

plastic
String

Dimension

Length (Whole): 60mm

Exhibition Label

Equipment for making artificial flowers, late 1800s.

These tools and materials were used by women working from home to make artificial flowers in the late 1800s. This specialist trade was mostly based in Hoxton. The flowers were used to decorate hats.

On display?

Yes