Boutonniere Collection

Rich Dandy Wearing a Monocle and Tophat, 1902 (colour litho)
3034684 Rich Dandy Wearing a Monocle and Tophat, 1902 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Victorian illustration of a rich dandy wearing a tophat and monocle; lithograph)

Parisian Evening Dress, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT271719 Parisian Evening Dress, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegances Masculines)

Grain field with flowering Poppies -Papaver rhoeas- and Cornflowers -Centaurea cyanus-, Rennsteig, Blankenstein, Thuringia, Germany

Postcard of Alligator in Top Hat and Bow Tie. ca. 1935, A Florida alligator is all dressed up to greet visitors

Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) in barley field (Hordeum vulgare)

Cornflower oder Bluebottle (Centaurea cyanus), Groeblalm mountain pastures near Mittenwald, Karwendelgebirge mountains, Werdenfelser Land area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Blue cornflowers growing in a cornfield

Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-

Summer meadow, Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-, Yarrow -Achillea-, Mallow -Malva-, Yellow Daisies -Leucanthemum-, Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-

Common Poppyor Corn Poppy -Papaver rhoeas- and Cornflowers -Centaurea cyanus-, flowering in a field, Thuringia, Germany

Corn poppy -Papaver rhoeas- and Cornflowers -Centaurea cyanus- in a corn field

Corn field with Corn Poppies -Papaver rhoeas- and Cornflowers -Centaurea cyanus- during a thunderstorm

Grain field with poppy flowers in front of an approaching thunderstorm, Rennsteig, Blankenstein, Thuringia, Germany

Field of cornflowers, -Centaurea cyanus-, sunset, Baltic Seaside Resort Sellin, Rugen, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-, flower

BANJO PLAYER, c1890. Unidentified 5-string banjo player, c1890

JOHN HARE (1844-1921). British actor and theatre manager. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

Bride and Groom posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young businessman in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman in suit and fashionable hat standing in studio, (B&W)

MENs FASHION, c1885. Photograph, American, c1885

MENs FASHION, c1898. Photograph, American, c1898

USA, close-up of boutonniere on grooms lapel, wedding detail

(1866-1933). American pugilist. Original cabinet photograph, 1893
JAMES J. CORBETT (1866-1933). American pugilist. Original cabinet photograph, 1893

FILM: FOOLS FOR LUCK, 1928. Jack Luden, Sally Blane, and Mary Alden

FILM STILL: TELEPHONES. Adolphe Menjou

Silent Film Still: Wedding

A PAIR OF SILK STOCKINGS. Constance Talmadge in A Pair of Silk Stockings, 1918

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"Boutonniere: A Timeless Accessory Inspired by Cab Calloway and the Beauty of Nature" Step into the world of elegance and sophistication with a boutonniere, a small yet impactful accessory that adds charm to any ensemble. Just like the legendary American singer, musician, and composer Cab Calloway, who captivated audiences with his smooth voice and stylish persona, a boutonniere exudes charisma and class. Imagine a rich dandy wearing a monocle and top hat in vibrant colors from 1902 or picture yourself donning an exquisite Parisian evening dress from 1905. These images evoke an era when attention to detail was paramount, making the boutonniere an essential part of formal attire. Drawing inspiration from nature's beauty, this captivating accessory features delicate flowers such as poppies and cornflowers. Imagine standing amidst a grain field adorned with flowering poppies - their vivid red petals dancing in harmony with the vibrant blue hues of cornflowers. The picturesque landscapes of Rennsteig in Blankenstein, Thuringia or Groeblalm mountain pastures near Mittenwald in Bavaria come alive with these enchanting blooms. Cornflowers hold special significance as they symbolize love, prosperity, and good fortune. In fields brimming with barley or cornstalks reaching for the sky, these charming bluebottles add splashes of color that delight both our eyes and souls. As you stroll through summer meadows filled with yarrow, mallow flowers swaying gently in the breeze alongside yellow daisies and poppies painting nature's canvas red – there it is again –the elegant cornflower stealing hearts effortlessly. The versatility of this bloom allows it to complement various occasions; whether attending weddings or proms or simply adding flair to your everyday outfit – its presence never goes unnoticed.