Tussie Mussie and how to make them and here is a little History on them. During the English Gregorian period (1714--1760), pestilence was rampant and indoor plumbing was not. Elegant ladies would often carry small bouquets of fragrant herbs and flowers to fend off noxious odors. Also known as nosegays, tussy mussies remained popular through the Victorian era. Significance Tussy mussies came to be used as gifts, especially when a suitor would call on a young lady. Every flower had a meaning, and ladies referred to a book called the Tussy Dictionary to decipher the message. Features A traditional Victorian style tussy mussy is arranged with a central flower surrounded by one or two rings of flowers in contrasting colors. The stems are tied with ribbon or held in an ornate silver cone-shaped holder, which is also commonly referred to as a tussy mussy. Current Uses Today, tussy mussies are still given as gifts, and they are a popular choice for bridesmaids bouquets. Modern tussy mussies often deviate from the original round shape, but remain relatively small. Famous Ties Many mourners left tussy mussy bouquets in memory of the late Princess Diana. Read more: ehow/how_8270449_make-tussiemussies.html#ixzz2tIXiJFMu
Posted on: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:18:47 +0000
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