Recently, I discovered a very interesting brooch. It happened through my son's interest in early 20th century men's fashion. Inspector Poirot from the Agatha Christie novels wore one on his lapel. We found a similar variety on Etsy.com. This is the same website where I found the scarf clips. They are made out of old silverware with the pin on the back. You can put fresh flowers, paper flowers or silk ones like I have in the picture. It's a wonderful opportunity to add color to an outfit with a flower. Many of you have seen me wear a colorful flower brooch with an outfit. When I saw this idea, I had to order one. Here are some other styles that are offered on Etsy. |
Tussie-Mussie is a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift. They have existed in some form since at least medieval times, when they were carried or worn around the head or bodice to mask the unpleasant smells of the time - literally, to keep the nose gay (to keep the nose happy). In their current form, they rose to popularity during the reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 onwards, at which time the tussie-mussie became a popular fashion accessory.