Holder, Nosegay
- Object Name:
- Holder, Nosegay
- Object ID:
- 1993.033.08
- Date:
- 1874
- Description:
- Holder, bouquet, from the wedding outfit of Georgia A. Harriman. Silver plate on cuprous metal base. Holder (a) is cone-shaped with a handle and an attached chain with ring. Hole in cone for a small silver pin (b) to hold in bouquet. Entire holder is decorated with floral and scroll designs.
A Holder, overall 6 1/8" high, 2" diameter. Chain with ring 5" long. Ring: 1 inch diameter.
B Pin, 1 7/8" long, 1/8" wide, 1/4" deep. - Material:
- Textile
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-6.125 Dia-2 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of an outfit worn by Georgia A. Harriman (1846-1887), daughter of former NH Gov. Walter Harriman (1817-1884) of Warner, on her marriage to Joseph R. Leeson (1844-1930), September 15, 1874, Concord. The outfit was donated by her great-grandson, Robert Leeson, Jr.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Robert Leeson, Jr.
- People:
- Harriman, Georgia A. (1846-1887), Leeson, Joseph R. (1844-1930), Harriman, Walter (1817-1884), Leeson, Robert (1932-20 )
- Subjects:
- Wedding clothing dress, Wedding costume, Weddings
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