Wax flower modeling, once a celebrated Victorian craft, involved sculpting lifelike floral arrangements from tinted wax. Originating in the 18th century and reaching peak popularity in the 19th, it was practiced by both amateur enthusiasts and skilled artisans. The art gained wider attention after Queen Victoria’s 1840 wedding, where she carried a bouquet of orange blossoms—symbolizing purity—which inspired many to replicate similar flowers in wax. Its popularity was further boosted by the elaborate displays under glass that were featured at the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing their delicate beauty and technical precision.  Often taught in finishing schools, wax flower modeling was seen as both a genteel pastime for women and a technical skill. However, with the advent of artificial flowers made from cheaper materials and the decline of domestic crafts, it gradually faded into obscurity by the early 20th century.