A Cup of Tea, by E. L. Sylvester, is a sweet vintage poem about five girls serving tea. The girls are named: Phoebe, Dolly, Rhoda, Polly, and the youngest is simply referred to as Baby. Phoebe is bringing the teapot filled with tea, Dolly is carrying a pitcher of cream, Rhoda has the cups, Polly…
Archives for December 3, 2015
Christmas Rose Floral Illustration
Here is a beautiful vintage illustration of the Christmas Rose. I thought you may also enjoy the following poem titled The Christmas Rose, by an anonymous author, which is included in the book with the description of the flower. I scanned the original illustration and poem from Familiar Garden Flowers by F. Edward Hulme, circa 1897….
