[Vwoolf] White Rose Leaves?

[Caroline Webb]

Ah ha!  As in “rose-leaf complexion.”  I always wondered about that, since rose leaves are shiny and dark green.
Caroline

From: Vwoolf <vwoolf-bounces at lists.osu.edu> On Behalf Of Stuart N. Clarke via Vwoolf
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Initially, I thought that it’s the old “black cab driver” problem.

However, one of the meanings of a “rose leaf” is the petal of a rose.  The other meaning is the leaf of a rose.  Go figure.

Stuart

From: Danell Jones via Vwoolf
Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2022 8:56 PM
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Subject: [Vwoolf] White Rose Leaves?

So, in her diary entry on “Stella & Jack’s Wedding Day,” Virginia writes, “White rose leaves from S’s bouquet.”

Apparently, white rose leaves were some kind of Victorian thing, but I don’t know what. Were these rose leaves painted white? Or simply the green leaves of white roses? Are they confections put in the bouquet?

I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Danell




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