US1583505A - Imitation bouquet - Google Patents

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R. E. 'rrLLE-s IIITTION BOUQUET May 4 $1,925.

INVENTOR ATTORNEY Patented May 4, 1926.

` 'UNITED STATES PATENT oFFlcE.

RY E. TILLES, 0F NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YRK, ASSIGNOR, BY IVIESNE ASSIGNMENTS,

TO GOTHAM SILK HOSIERY COMPANY, INC., 0Fk NEW YORK N. Y., A CORPORA- TION OF DELAWARE.

Application led June 24, 1925. Serial No. 39,283.

To all 'whom it may concern: t Be it known that I, ROY E. T1LLns,a citizen of the United States, residing at New Rochelle, New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Imitation Bouquets, of which the following is a specification. y

My invention relates to imitation bou` uets, and contemplates the provision of a (device of this character `wherein a form is employed in conjunction with suitable articles of a fabric, or similar nature,to produce a strikingvimitation of areal bouquet Y of flowers. Another object of the invention is to provide a bouquet which is novel and attractive in appearance, and which for these reasons will vmaterially increase the sales of the particular article forming the essential part of the bouquet. f t

To the accomplishment of the reclted objects and others coordinate therewith, the preferred embodiment of my invention resides in the construction and arrangement of parts hereinafter described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and embraced within the scope of the appended claims.

In said drawings: v .Figure 1 is a perspective view of the complete bouquet, and

Figure 2 is a perpendicular sectional elevation of the same.

Generally, my invention comprises a prearranged form having as apart thereof suitable foliage and designed to receive different numbers of articles, as stockings, handker chiefs and the like, the articles 'being rolled upon themselves or otherwise arranged, and then inserted in the form so `as to present an ensemble bouquet.

Referring more specifically to the drawings for a detailed description of my invention, numeral 5 designates a substantially cone-shaped hollowbacking in which are nested any suitable number of smaller coneshaped elements or pockets 6, `the same being secured in their position in any convenient manner, as by means of an adhesive. In the present instance, six of the elements 6 are shown, although this number may be varied at will in accordance with the parfor the purpose of illustration may comprise an imitation of ferns and other green leaves.V

Each small cone'iis similarly equipped at its outer edge with foliage 8.y A suitable handle 9, covered with green foil 10, is affixed to and depends from the backing 5.

In the present instance, theparticular article which is received by the elements 6, is a stocking'll, as exhibited in the drawings. It isrolled spirally upon itself to simulate arose, and then inserted in the receptacle.

The same article may be arranged in imita- ,tion of a carnation or any other flower, andV similarly combined with' the form to produce-the desired effect. Moreover, a piece of gauze'or tulle as l2, may be tied in a bow at the outer extremity of thehand-piece 9. This adds to the attractiveness of the bouquet. Then, too, I findrthat flowers, such as roses and carnations, are best simulated by employing a fabric which is folded upon itself or tubular-as is the case with avstocking-for then the edges of the convolutions assume a natural contour, which may be still further improved by adept manipulation with the tips of the fingers. If a handkerchief were used it would be appropriately folded upon itself'so that the edges of the .convolutions presented to view would carry out the same scheme. -This effect could ynot be obtainedrby using `a single thickness of fabric. i f

It is to be understood that I am not to be limited to ythe precise means herein described for accomplishing the recited objects. For example, the bouquet is designed to portray any article other than stockings,'handker` chiefs and the like, which maybe practically combined with the form to produce the intended effect. Neither do I wish to be limitedto the precise means for maintaining the articles in hunched or nested relationship as thismeans may be varied at will. I desire to reserve the right to effect such changes andv modifications as may come fairly within the scope of the appended claims. Y

What I claim is:Y

1. As an article of manufacture, an imitation bouquet or the like comprising a backing, a plurality of substantially ,cone-shaped elements, nested with respect to said backing, each of said elements adapted to receive a fabric article arranged to simulate a flower, and foliage.

` 2. As an article of manufacture, animitation bouquet` or the like comprising a coneshaped elements, nested with respectcto said 10 shaped backing, a. pulraliy ci smaller come basking auch of said elements 'having a shaped elements, nested with respect to Said fringe of foliage, and adapted to receive a backing, each of saicl elements adapted to refabric altce arranged torsmulate a flower.

' ceve a fabric article arranged to simulate a Signedv at New York city, in the county flower, and foliage. v. 'of YNew York, State of NeW`Y0rk, this 22nd 15 3. As an article of manufacture, an mtaclay of June, 1925.

tion bouquet, or the like, comprisinga. backing, and a plurality of substantially cone- ROY E. TILLES.

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