Young Blonde Girl On The Red Scarf With A Flower Bouquet Arranged In A Vase

Tussie mussie
The term "tussie mussie", "tussy mussy" or "tuzzie muzzie" is sometimes used interchangeably with nosegay. A tussie mussie was also called a "talking bouquet" or "flower poesy" during the Victorian era, when they became a popular gift. Tussie mussies were introduced to England in the early 18th century, and were a fashionable accessory for young women by the early 19th century. A tussie mussie is a small circular bouquet like a nosegay, but carries symbolic meaning based upon the language of flowers, where particular flowers represent specific sentiments. They were commonly exchanged by lovers, who sent messages to one another based upon the flowers used in the bouquet. Traditionally, tussie mussies are arranged in a cone- or cornucopia-shaped container, made of tin or silver, with a chain attached for carrying the bouquet.