<I>Bouquet holder, petals, ivory handle</I>
Smithsonian Gardens

<I>Bouquet holder, petals, ivory handle</I>

ca.1830-1920

Gilded metal or brass, ivory
Smithsonian Gardens
CC0 — Public Domain
Smithsonian Gardens

Gilded metal or brass bouquet holder with ivory handle. The funnel-shaped vase is comprised of six stamped lotus petals. A moveable ring within the vase would secure the bouquet in the holder. The handle is composed of turned ivory. A band is looped around the end and connects a broken chain.

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