Sweet Violets (2012)

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In the Gilded Age and beyond, high fashion decreed that violets were the flower of choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, and a fragrant corsage. At its height, in the years before World War I, Rhinebeck, New York, growers shipped millions of sweet violets (viola odorata) to New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and beyond.

Director: Tobe Carey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Original Language: en

Keywords

new york state

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Violets about?
In the Gilded Age and beyond, high fashion decreed that violets were the flower of choice for Valentine's Day, Easter, and a fragrant corsage. At its height, in the years before World War I, Rhinebeck, New York, growers shipped millions of sweet violets (viola odorata) to New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and beyond.
Who directed Sweet Violets?
Sweet Violets was directed by Tobe Carey.
How long is Sweet Violets?
Sweet Violets has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Violets?
Sweet Violets is a Documentary film.