Carnation, Gosnell's Blossom Series label
c. 1910Overview
This rectangular label features a blue background and an illustration of carnations in white, yellow red and pink. There is an oval text box on the top of label says, GOSNELL'S BLOSSOM SERIES. Carnation is in decorative, cursive script towards the middle. The bottom of the label bears the name of the company, JOHN GOSNELL & CO. LTD. LONDON.
The art style of this label, floral illustration with decorative borders and elegant script, suggests late Edwardian to early Art Deco influence, likely c1910s-1930. The use of rich colours and stylised flower forms fits well with commercial art trends of that era, aimed at evoking nature and luxury.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-94-2025.30
Item type
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Themes
Material
Paper
Width
42 mm
Height or length
120 mm
Year
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Last modified
Thursday, 2 October, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of City of Gosnells Museum at Wilkinson Homestead
