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FLORA DOMESTICA: A HISTORY OF BRITISH FLOWER ARRANGING 1500-1930

by Mary Rose Blacker

Published by The National Trust; Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. 1st USA. 2000

Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. The history of floral decoration from the delicate bouquets of the sixteenth century to the extravagant displays of the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Includes a useful guide to historic plant and flower varieties available today. Red cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour & b/w photos and illustrations.

Top edge of spine lightly worn with tiny nibble. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine and scuffed to rear panel.

ISBN: 0707803802
Stock no. 1822017

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Chapter One
  • Decking The House:1500-1677
  • Chapter Two
  • Parterres to Flower Pots: 1677-1740
  • Chapter Three
  • Natural and Haphazard: 1740 - 1800
  • Chapter Four
  • A Temple of Flora: 1800 - 1850
  • Chapter Five
  • A Pleasing Air of Sprightliness:1850 - 1890
  • Chapter Six
  • Unreal Loveliness: 1890 - 1930
  • List of plants
  • Select bibliography
  • List of plates
  • Index

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