Artificial flowers

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Did you know that the Grey Nuns of Montreal made artificial flowers? Like the candles, wax Jesus and liturgical vestments they made, artificial flowers were an additional source of income for the congregation. They were mainly sold to parishes and other religious congregations (especially male). Artificial flowers made of wax or fabric replaced, among other things, fresh flowers on altars. They were also used in the making of reliquaries and for the internal needs of the congregation. On this second day of the MuseumWeek, we invite take the time for a small family activity and make artificial flowers, this time in paper.

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ASGM L082-G6,09, Artificial flower workshop at the Motherhouse, 1930
Bouquet of artificial flowers made at the Grey Nuns of Montreal Motherhouse, 19th century, Grey Nuns of Montreal Collections, 1993.I.211
Bouquet of artificial flowers made by Sister Zoé Beaudry, s.g.m., po 1871 an 1895, Collections of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, 1983.I.145
Craft punch used in the artificial flower workshop of the Motherhouse until its closure in 1938, Collections of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, 1974.H.195