Floriography: The Victorian Language of Flowers, an interview with Jessica Roux

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeSep 29, 202039m

Floriography: The Victorian Language of Flowers, an interview with Jessica Roux

Dressed: The History of Fashion

EpisodeSep 29, 202039m

Daffodils for your unrequited love, lavender for your sworn enemy. This week author and illustrator Jessica Roux joins us to discuss how the Victorians used the symbolism of flowers as a means of communication.Recommended Reading:Roux, Jessica. Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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