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nosegay, tussie-mussie, or posy is a small flower bouquet , typically given as a gift. They have existed in some form since at least
Kaynak: NosegayHandheld bouquets are classified by several different popular shapes and styles, including
nosegay , crescent, and cascading bouquets.
Kaynak: Flower bouquetIn the sixteenth century medicinal
nosegay s began to give way to ornamental ones. Flowers essentially started to be used for decorative
Kaynak: Flower preservationHandkerchiefs were sometimes scented to be used like a
nosegay or tussy-mussy, a way of protecting those who could afford them from the
Kaynak: KerchiefOther accounts reported that he would invite prospective victims to smell a fake
nosegay and then stab them in the face with the spike
Kaynak: London MonsterIn later years, sweet-smelling
nosegay s were used to disguise odours—the
nosegays are still carried today. Robinson | 1977 | pp 33–34
Kaynak: Royal MaundyIn additional to flower arrangements, the art of floral design includes making wreath s,
nosegay s, garland s, boutonniere s, corsage s,
Kaynak: Floral designShortly before he was to be hanged, appearing in a specially made pea-green suit adorned by a large
nosegay , he enjoyed cheerful banter
Kaynak: John RannFlorence Nightingale : 25 July 1863 - thanking Mr Floris for his 'sweet-smelling
nosegay' and giving news of the Army's sickness record in
Kaynak: Floris of LondonBecause of this belief they created an arrangement called “
nosegay”'. Which was a handheld arrangement to carry sweet scents.
Kaynak: History of flower arrangementSome even buy a modified
nosegay that a girl can carry in her hand. Ideally the colours of the flowers should complement the lady's dress
Kaynak: Corsage