Name/Title
Flower, ArtificialEntry/Object ID
GHS 1382Description
Multicolored wax flowers in a white paper mache vase. Covered by colorless glass dome which sits on a brown silk velvet cover over a double wood base with 3 (?) feet.
Label reads, "From Victorian Room in Conn-Hacker. This bouquet of wax flowers was made in Germantown in 1860 by Mrs. Elias M. Firth who resided near Washington Lane and Germantown Avenue. Each flower was copied from nature and this entire bouquet took several years to complete. Gift of Elsie B. Firth of Germantown, grandaughter of the artist."Artwork Details
Medium
wood, silk, glass, paper, wax, papier macheMade/Created
Place
* Untyped Place
USA- GermantownDimensions
Length
25 inDiameter
18-13/16 inProvenance
Notes
Owner: Mrs. Elias M. Frith/Firth (?)
GHS CAT: Flowers made by Mrs. Elias M. Frith about 80 years ago. Elias M. Frith was the first plumber in Germantown.