Millions of sweet violets were shipped from Rhinebeck, New York, to major cities like New York City and Chicago before World War I.
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Millions of sweet violets were shipped from Rhinebeck, New York, to major cities like New York City and Chicago before World War I.
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Synopsis
Rhinebeck, New York, was a key center for sweet violet cultivation during the Gilded Age. Growers shipped millions of violets (viola odorata) to major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago. This flower became popular for Valentine's Day, Easter, and corsages. By the years leading up to World War I, violet exports from Rhinebeck peaked. The documentary details the rise and significance of this floral trade in American culture.
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Why Watch
- See how Rhinebeck became a violet shipping hub.
- Find out why violets were popular in high fashion.
- Meet the growers behind the violet trade.
Did You Know
- Rhinebeck, New York, shipped millions of sweet violets before WWI.
- Violets were the top flower choice for Valentine's Day and Easter.
- The film covers the Gilded Age's floral fashion trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What flower was popular for Valentine's Day during the Gilded Age?
Violets were the flower of choice for Valentine's Day during the Gilded Age.
Where were sweet violets primarily grown before World War I?
Sweet violets were primarily grown in Rhinebeck, New York, before World War I.
How many sweet violets were shipped to major cities from Rhinebeck?
Growers in Rhinebeck shipped millions of sweet violets to cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago.
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