1742 Dorothy Boyle - SILK Material:Silk Dupion 11 Meters – 19th-century Nordic folk costume

– 19th-century Nordic folk costume projects

and luxurious museum-inspired sewing projects

boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers

became a landmark feminist work that strongly contributed to legal reforms granting unmarried women legal majority in Sweden

The design reflects the elegant balance between ornament and structure typical of early Victorian winter garments

1742 Dorothy Boyle - SILK Material:Silk Dupion 11 Meters – 19th-century Nordic folk costume1742 Floral Silk Design Print Product Description This mid 18th century floral design is based on a documented 1742 pattern by Anna Maria Garthwaite. Developed for historically accurate garments, it reflects the refined aesthetic of Spitalfields silks and works well for both dressmaking and decorative use. The composition features flowing branches with blossoms and berries arranged in a light, balanced repeat. The open structure allows the pattern to