Nosegay Collection

Her Nosegay by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red dress and white bonnet holds a posy of flowers. 1937

Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846
FLO4632115 Miss Emma as Madeleine in La Closerie des Genets by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l'Ambigu Comique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765. Creator: Unknown
Maharana Jagat Singh I (reigned 1628-1654) (image 2 of 2), between c1760 and c1765

Flowers, 1745-1784. Creator: Pieter van Loo
Flowers, 1745-1784

Bouquet, 1793-1842. Creator: Henriëtte Geertruida Knip
Bouquet, 1793-1842

A Bouquet, c.1820. Creator: Henriëtte Geertruida Knip
A Bouquet, c.1820

Hat painted like a shell, 1800. Creator: Anon
Hat painted like a shell, 1800. Chapeau peint en Coquille'. Woman, seen from behind, in a short-sleeved dress with zig-zag decoration, and a train

Flowers lying on a plinth, c.1700-c.1800. Creator: Anon
Flowers lying on a plinth, c.1700-c.1800

Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. Creator: Anon
Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. This exquisitely rendered ensemble looks like a just picked field bouquet, but it combines flowers found in the wild, like the violet and the cornflower

Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875

The five senses, Smell (b / w photo)
3095937 The five senses, Smell (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The five senses, Smell. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building. Crown, orb and sceptre in the Jewel Office in the Tower of London 16

Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191753 Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy
6340346 Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Nosegays, Watercress girl, Brewers Dray and Twopenny-Post Boy)

English women of the Elizabethan era, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving
KDC384164 English women of the Elizabethan era, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) (detail of 324184) by Hoefnagel, Joris (1542-1600); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society
KDC324184 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) by Hoefnagel

English women of the Elizabethan era, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving)
KDC384161 English women of the Elizabethan era, 1598 (hand coloured copper engraving) by Hoefnagel, Joris (1542-1600); Private Collection; (add.info.: L to R:English maiden, wives of merchants)

The Note and the Nosegay (engraving)
1613343 The Note and the Nosegay (engraving) by Yeames, William Frederick (1835-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Note and the Nosegay)

The Nosegay of Violets - Portrait of a Woman, 1905 (oil on canvas)
985480 The Nosegay of Violets - Portrait of a Woman, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Churchill, William Worcester (1858-1926); 81.3x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Four Scenes from Cries of London Series: Heres your Potatoes
Four Scenes from " Cries of London" Series: Heres your Potatoes...; Buy my Moss Roses...; Light your Honor; Pray Remember the Blind, August 1, 1801

Buy My Moss Roses, or Dainty Sweet briar, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Buy My Moss Roses, or Dainty Sweet briar, 1811

Young Lady in 1866, 1866. Creator: Edouard Manet
Young Lady in 1866, 1866

Nosegay and memo book seller, Cries of London, 1760. Artist: Paul Sandby
Nosegay and memo book seller, 1760. Woman with a low-cut dress carrying a small basket containing posies of flowers. The skirt is hitched up to reveal her ankles. From Cries of London, 1760

Boy in a Turban holding a Nosegay. Artist: Sweerts, Michiel (1618-1664)
Boy in a Turban holding a Nosegay. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Princesses Victoria (1868-1935) and Maud (1869-1938) of Wales, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
The Princesses Victoria (1868-1935) and Maud (1869-1938) of Wales, 1890. Victoria and Maud were daughters of King Edward VII

Adolf Catharina Croeser Burgomaster Delft Daughter Adolf
Adolf and Catharina Croeser, Known as The Burgomaster of Delft and his Daughter Adolf and Catharina Croeser, Known as The Burgomaster of Delft and his Daughter Adolf and Catharina Croeser

Flower Still-life Alabaster Vase bouquet flowers
Flower Still-life with an Alabaster Vase, A bouquet of flowers in an oriental vase of alabaster, placed on a marble block on which children are depicted in bas relief

Journal des Dames et des Modes Costume Parisien
Journal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 10 May 1800, An 8, (215): Chapeau peint and Coquille, Woman, seen from the back, walking to the left

Young woman flower basket old man cut flowers
Young woman with flower basket, old man, cut flowers, nosegay, bunch of flowers, Gilles Demarteau (mentioned on object), 1732 - 1776, paper, etching, h 295 mm × w 211 mm

Women flowers room richly decorated room ornamental fireplace
Women with flowers in a room, In a richly decorated room with an ornamental fireplace with a flower vase, there are five women in seventeenth-century clothing

A Spring Nosegay
Artist: Carpenter, Margaret Sarah - Title: A Spring Nosegay - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 111.8 x 86.4

Terrace Cafe Scene 1884
Seated at a terrace in the boulevard Saint-Michel, Paris, a customer purchases a nosegay from a flower girl, while another vendor offers the Quartier Latin newspaper Date: 1884

Two cherubs with flowers on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with flowers and robin on a New Year card
Girl with flowers and robin, walking along a snowy street on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl in the snow on a Christmas card
Girl in the snow with a bunch of white flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Women with flowers in a room, David van der Kellen III, 1837 - 1883

Portrait of Eva Vliegen, Andries Jacobsz. Stock, Balthasar Flessiers, 1614

Portrait of a seated woman, print maker: George van der Mijn, John Bowles & Son, 1737 - 1763

Portrait of Lady Essex Finch, Jan van der Vaart, Richard Tompson, 1675 - 1693

Portrait of Mary, Duchess of Richmond, Jan van der Bruggen, 1682

Spring, Daniel van den Bremden, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, Herri le Roy, 1625 - 1630

Vase with Flowers, Anonymous, Barent Velthuysen, 1700 - 1750

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society
XJF105365 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society, 1582 (engraving) by Hoefnagel

WHEELCHAIR, 1886. In the Conservatory. Wood engraving, American, 1886, after Charles Stanley Reinhart

Hocktide Kiss
Hocktide at Hungerford, Berkshire, England. A Tutti Man carrying a bouquet demands a kiss from every female, or a penny fine! Date: 1930s

Three summer outfits by Jean Patou and Doucet
Three fashionable young ladies in summer outfits, at a garden party. On the left, a white organdy dress with blue ribbon trimmings and a colourful nosegay at the front, by Jean Patou

October 1850 Fashions
Grey caraco dress with basques & skirt trimmed en tablier; white pardessus worn over a green dress; various jackets with pagoda or funnel sleeves; white lace jacket

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"Nosegay: A Fragrant Bouquet of History and Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of nosegays, where scents mingle with artistry and tradition. From Muriel Dawson's captivating painting "Her Nosegay" to the intricate mechanical tussy mussies of Valentine's Day in 1875, these delicate arrangements have long captured our hearts. Intriguingly, a mechanical nosegay from the same era showcases an elaborate fan souvenir that delighted its recipients. The craftsmanship involved in creating such treasures is truly awe-inspiring. Exploring further back in time, we encounter images depicting the five senses, specifically focusing on smell. These black and white photographs remind us of the power scent holds over our memories and emotions. Venturing into history's tapestry, we find ourselves amidst bustling scenes like Rag Fair at The Jewel Office in London Tower or encountering characters like Cowslip with her bowl of cream published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795. These snapshots offer glimpses into daily life intertwined with floral delights. Nosegays were not only admired by women during Elizabethan times but also played a significant role as symbols of status and beauty. Hand-colored copper engravings transport us to this fascinating era when English women proudly carried their fragrant bouquets. The Note and the Nosegay engraving tells a story beyond words - perhaps one filled with love or secret messages concealed within petals. It reminds us that flowers can speak volumes without uttering a single word. One cannot help but be captivated by "The Nosegay of Violets - Portrait of a Woman, " an oil painting from 1905 that exudes elegance and grace through its vibrant colors. This masterpiece encapsulates both femininity and nature's allure perfectly blended together. As we immerse ourselves in these diverse representations of nosegays throughout history, it becomes clear that they are more than just beautiful arrangements; they are windows into the past, evoking emotions and memories with their aromatic presence.