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Silver posy holder with floral chased and repousse decoration. Tulip-shaped cup constructed of six leaf-shaped petals attached to a hollow silver stem. A silver chain and pin are attached at the base of the cup. The pin would pierce the flower stems inserted into the cup to keep them stationary. The silver handle curves and terminates in a silver ball. A silver ring is attached to the base of the handle by a silver chain.
accessories
silver (metal)
Holder, Nosegay
"Mementos: Jewelry of Life and Love from Historic New England": Lucy Tappan married silk merchant Henry Bowen in 1844. Dressed in the latest style, she carried her bridal bouquet in a silver posy holder. This new accessory, designed to be held or tucked in a skirt waist, was wearable art. Bowen family members continued to wear Lucy's dress well into the 1950s, letting out the seams and changing the neckline.
2410
Unknown
Gift of Katharine Richardson
2002.29.15
"Jewelry at Historic New England," Online exhibit presented by Historic New England launched September 30, 2007 at www.historicnewengland.org/jewelryhistory/.
Possibly China
Title Wedding band Accession Number 2002.29.13
Title Posy Holder Accession Number 2002.29.15
Title 2 - Wedding dress and lace collar Accession Number 2002.439.1
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