May 31, 2025
🌸 The floral offering: Philadelphia: H.C. Peck & Theo. Bliss ;1858 Original source Image description: Historical illustration titled “Sweet Pea Pansy” from 1858, depicting a small bouquet of pansy flowers with delicate yellow and dark purple petals. The flowers are accompanied by slender green stems, curling tendrils, and elongated leaves in shades of green. Below the bouquet, the text reads “SWEET PEA PANSY” and the phrase “I depart. Think on me.” The illustration is set on aged, beige paper within an open book, reflecting vintage botanical art style with detailed linework and soft watercolor shading.
