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From: "Beryl O'Gorman" <>
Subject: Re: Wedding Gift
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 08:21:50 +1100
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Hi Jacqui

A jardiniere was a decorative planter pot, usually made of brass or copper.
We have the equivalent now in clay pots and ceramics.
I remember because a popular song in the 50s was "Among my Souvenirs" and we
kids preferred to sing
"Among my Jardinieres".
Cheers

Beryl O'Gorman
Greensborough Victoria Australia

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> Hi All,
> Can anyone tell what an 1890's wedding gift of a "jardiniere" would have
> been? I'm just curious.
> Jacqui
> Central Victoria.
>
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