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.
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