While there are notable differences between the original poppies of 1921 and newer ones most Canadians are familiar with today, the concept has remained largely the same, even after 100 years. A couple of experts explain why.
TORONTO -- This year marks the poppy’s 100th anniversary in Canada. For a century now, the small red flower has been a symbol of remembrance for those across the country.of the poppy that replicates the original version. While there are notable differences between the older poppy design and newer ones most Canadians are familiar with, the concept has remained largely the same, even after all these years.
The iconic red flower has always represented remembrance, even with subtle changes to its design, explains Tim Cook, a historian at the Canadian War Museum. This is a large part of the reason why it continues to be so recognizable today, he says. The original poppies distributed in 1921 were handmade using fabric, Bond notes, similar to the commemorative poppy released this year. Over time, they developed into the design most Canadians are used to seeing today.
“It really is very similar to the original [poppy],” said Bond. “That original image was used to help design what today's anniversary poppy looks like.”
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