Pansy Tussie Mussie Ornament Raffle Ticket

Handmade by Greg Romano

What’s gayer than a secret message? In 1800s England, gentlefolk would don small bouquets of flowers called tussie mussies (think: corsage) to communicate messages that were otherwise impolite in refined society. Wear a gardenia on your heart to your tea with Mr. Cransworth? He’d know you were catching feelings. This tussie mussie’s made of pansies—trust that fellow members of the community will see you loud and queer.

• Handmade by Greg Romano
• One of a kind
• Approx. 4.5 x inches wide x 6 inches tall x 3 inches deep
• Wire height: 5 inches
• Materials: ribbon, floral wire

• Ornament description by Todd Clayton

Here’s how the raffle works:

– Raffle tickets for each ornament are available in our store until December 17, 2025. Each ticket costs $10.

– You can fill your cart with as many raffle tickets as you like for each ornament. Click “add to cart” and then select the quantity of tickets at checkout. If you’re purchasing tickets for multiple ornaments, please note there will be a separate drawing for each one.

– After all tickets are drawn at The InQueery HQ, a list of all the winners will be announced via email to everyone who entered. If you’re a winner, we’ll be in touch regarding shipping information.

– All proceeds from raffle tickets will be donated to The Ali Forney Center.

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