Seed Wreath

Date: 1862
Item #: M954.0023.001

Horseshoe-shaped wreath of flowers made from assorted seeds in a shadow box frame.  Acorns, watermelon seeds, peach pits, pumpkin seeds, grain, sunflower seeds, plum pits, dried beans, dried corn, pine cones, wheat, and poppy seeds were used in the wreath.  The seeds are glued to cardboard backing pieces in the shape of petals.

  • Made by Amelia Grinder Breen in 1862.