Larz Anderson’s Diplomatic Tailcoat
The Enchanted Florist
Jennifer Litterst
2022 installation
2nd Floor - Olmsted Gallery
The Inspiration
Larz Anderson, while U.S. minister to Belgium in 1911, commissioned a diplomatic uniform from London tailor Davies & Son, including this wool tailcoat with the Great Seal of the U.S. on the gold buttons.
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Put “Installation description” here
THE DESIGNER
Jennifer Litterst
The Enchanted Florist
Jennifer Litterst is the General Manager at The Enchanted Florist. Located in Historic Old Town for over thirty years, The Enchanted Florist is Alexandria's premier flower boutique. Jennifer leads a creative team of very talented artisans known for their exquisite, nature-inspired designs.
Jennifer's passion for flowers and nature was cultivated as a child in her father's greenhouse and gardens and blossomed in her own flower shop years later. She has vast experience in retail and event design and has been granted many notable design opportunities during her career. Her favorite things include travel, live music, walking in the woods and standing at the design bench with beautiful flowers in hand.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Trene Forbes
Trene’ Forbes is an award-winning expert photographer, mentor, speaker, educator, and full-time entrepreneur. As the founder and lead photographer of Trene’ Forbes Photography, she’s leveraged her expertise in photography and education. A native of Baltimore, Maryland- Trene’ is a graduate of Baltimore City Community College, University of Baltimore, and University of Phoenix, where she earned a master’s degree in Business Management.
Before becoming a professional photographer and entrepreneur, Trene’s career path as an Executive Assistant for over 25 years in the health field led her to Howard County Public School system where she worked for Student Services. Her love for working with students encouraged her to join The Continental Societies, Inc. The non-profit organization focuses on health, education, employment, recreation, arts and humanities.
As a committed worker and always willing to serve the community Trene’ is an active member of 1st. Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church, Munaluchi Bride, The Continental Society, and The National Society of Black Wedding Professionals. Her volunteer work is extensive, which includes volunteering for Baltimore City Urban Debate League for elementary and middle school students. She assisted with the Alpha Kappa Alpha in the playground initiative for Howard County Public Schools. Her ongoing services includes assisting and volunteering for the bookbag initiative, feeding the homeless, assisting with the Colgate Dental van ensuring children are provided with healthy eating initiatives.
Trene’s love for photography and her clients has landed her images in Essence, Munaluchi, The Knot, Washingtonian, Rangefinder, and The New York Times, just to name a few.
She is married with three children and five grandchildren.
