Ella Grant Campbell, 19th Century Florist, Author and Historian
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https://doi.org/10.25081/jfcls.2019.v5.5459Keywords:
women in floriculture, 19th century, floristry, floral design historyAbstract
Floristry evolved from commercial floriculture production and women played a key role in its 19th century development. Ella Lawton Grant Campbell (Wilson) (1854-1939) was an important figure in 19th century American floriculture. Her publication, Floral Designs Series 1, A hand-book for cut-flower workers and florists (1888) aided florists in both constructing and selling floral designs, serving as consumer selection guide and professional technical manual. Her work provided a glimpse into Victorian-era floristry, a significant era in the history of floral design history.
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How to Cite
DelPrince, J. “Ella Grant Campbell, 19th Century Florist, Author and Historian”. Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1-3, doi:10.25081/jfcls.2019.v5.5459.
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