AV 188 Historic Floral Arrangement Collection

              AV 188
Historic Floral Arrangement Collection
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OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Manuscripts/Audiovisual Collections
AV 188
Historic Floral Arrangement Collection
Ca. 1880-1945
OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION
Number:
AV 188
Title:
Historic Floral Arrangement Collection
Creator:
James Bliek
Dates:
Ca. 1880-1945
Media:
Albumen, collodion and silver gelatin print photographs
Quantity:
0.84 cubic feet
Location:
Ohio Historical Center
HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE COLLECTION
James Bliek, a Columbus, Ohio florist, studied and taught horticulture and floral design at conferences, small organizations and workshops for 35 years. He gathered this collection of photographs which document examples of historic floral arrangements for use in his classes.
SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION
The photograph collection includes images of flower peddlers; floral arrangements; bouquets and boutonnieres for weddings, graduations and first communions; and arrangements at cemeteries, funerals and churches. Various types of photographs are represented in the collection, including 19th century albumen and collodion cabinet cards, stereoviews, large format board photographs and colorized silver gelatin photographs from the early 20th century.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Access:
This collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio Historical Society.