Nosegay Holder

Name/Title

Nosegay Holder

Entry/Object ID

1954.24.4

Description

Nosegay holder consisting of a handle and cup. The handle flares toward the end before closing to a point. The cup has straight sides formed from looped wires, embellished with molded grapes and grape leaves. There is a small chain around the handle that terminates in a metal loop.

Use

Used to hold small bouquets of flowers (nosegays)

Context

Used by a member of the Dewey family in Montpelier, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

1954.24

Source or Donor

Dewey, Breta Brigham (1887-1968)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Nosegay

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Holder, Bouquet

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Nomenclature Class

Personal Gear

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Metal