<I>Wire frame, spray stand</I>

The floral spray became the most popular sympathy tribute in the early twentieth century. These hand-tied bunches of flowers were generally made with a dozen of the same type of flower and finished with a bow. Many florists preferred floral sprays to wire frame designs because they could be made easily, saving time and labor which resulted in greater profit. These designs were sent to the homes of the bereaved or the funeral home. Larger sprays could be placed on the casket and was a less expensive option than floral pall. Sprays could also be used as church decorations for funerals, holidays, weddings, and other special occasions.

Date: ca. 1860-1940
Type: Floral frames
Medium: Wire
Department: HAC
Institution: Smithsonian Gardens
Object number: hac_1980.036.007
Credit: Smithsonian Gardens, Horticultural Artifacts Collection.

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<I>Wire frame, spray stand</I>

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