Mum Story

Item #2032

Collector Society Artwork Series

(July, 1990) Mum is named for the flowers she waters, as well as her role in the Woodspirit community. All of my Collector Society pieces focus on an individual who loves nature and works to conserve and protect it. The Collector Society Artwork Series was begun in 1984 with Rorie, followed by Ernest, Kilmer, Hitch and Blackie. I decided it was time a lady joined the group. Mum was first introduced to the public in June of 1990 on a University of North Carolina Center for Public Television interview. Her kerchief signifies that Mum is a married lady, and her chrysanthemums will prosper and flourish as Mum’s large family has. Her coin is from Austria and depicts another beautiful flower, the edelweiss. Mum is much loved, just like the “Queen Mum” of Great Britain.

Dr. Thomas F. Clark