{"product_id":"victorian-embalmed-flower-anchor-funeral-mourning-wreath","title":"Victorian Embalmed Flower Anchor Funeral Mourning Wreath","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe have had our fair share of Victorian mourning wreaths in the past but none quite like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis one is particularly special because it does have some provenance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile unfortunately, we do not know the family it belonged to, we do know exactly who preserved and framed it…..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis wreath features Calalilies, roses, chrysanthemums, and gladiolus forever preserved in a round walnut shadow box frame.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis service was provided by J.C. Deeth \u0026amp; Co.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAn “embalmer of flowers” located on the corner of Congress and Dumbarton Street in Georgetown, Washington D.C.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe flowers appear to have been coated in wax and the greenery handpainted to preserve it’s color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis shop specialized in embalming and pressing funeral flowers as well as making hair flowers and wreaths.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe are so lucky to have an entire statement from the business still intact on the back of this wreath.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOne line reads “Perfect Satisfaction guaranteed and the flowers warranted to last for years, resisting all atmospheric changes and other destructible influences.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWell Jennie, you certainly did an amazing job!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe know with 100% certainty this wreath pre-dates 1895 because that is when many streets in Georgetown had their names changed to numerical ones including Congress St changing to 31st St.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHowever, we also found that the owner of this flower embalming shop passed away in 1884 with no evidence the business was carried on after her death likely making this wreath even earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe history of the making of this wreath sits somewhat close to our hearts since one of us is from the Washington DC area and actually worked just a few blocks away from where this wreath was preserved over 120 years earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are always so excited to have pieces from women owned businesses during the Victorian era!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCAL PICK-UP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause of the fragile nature of this item, it is not available to be shipped.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut wood frame, preserved wax flowers\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 1\/4\" x 23 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.C. Deeth \u0026amp; Co\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good.  This item is in remarkable condition for it's age.  Some of the greenery has come lose and is sitting at the bottom of the frame.  There are minor nicks in the frame.  Does not detract from overall beauty of piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.  If necessary use gentle wood cleanser and hydrator on microfiber cloth to polish wood frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46515221856445,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/EmbalmedWreath7.jpg?v=1773859749","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/victorian-embalmed-flower-anchor-funeral-mourning-wreath","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}