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Gift of Barbara Becker Girard, 2016.31.6, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain
Natural bouquet
Gift of Barbara Becker Girard, 2016.31.6, Connecticut Historical Society, Public Domain

Natural bouquet

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Barbara Becker American, born 1947
Date1976
Mediumwheat, wood, glue
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Length) 14 x (Width) 4in. (35.6 x 10.2cm)
ClassificationsDecorative Objects
Credit LineGift of Barbara Becker
DescriptionPossibly handmade "bouquet" made of five dried heads of wheat and four flowers made of think pieces of wood glued together with a "stamen" in the center. Came with one flower unattached and no extra stem could be found, plus two loose petals and a dark olive green ribbon. This is the remaining portion of the bouquet Barbara Becker held at the wedding when she married Raymond Girard in 1976.
Object number2016.31.6
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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    Barbara Becker
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    Barbara Becker
    1970
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