{"product_id":"1750-emilie-du-chatelet","title":"1750 Emilie Du Châtelet","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1730s–1750s Chintz Floral Cotton\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The design is printed lengthwise. The minimum order quantity is \u003cstrong\u003e3 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing enough fabric for a petticoat with a circumference of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e295 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and a single seam on one side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a fuller petticoat, the circumference can be increased by ordering an additional \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 metre\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main petticoat design measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e from the waist to the hem. The remaining fabric above and below the main panel contains coordinating border patterns rather than being left blank. These sections can be used to make \u003cstrong\u003ewaist ties\u003c\/strong\u003e, decorative bands, or other matching details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed chintz design is based on an original 18th-century textile fragment dated between 1730 and 1750. Developed for cotton cretonne, the pattern is particularly suitable for garments requiring length, movement, and visual continuity across larger pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle irregularities have been intentionally preserved to reflect the character of historical block-printed textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell Suited For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetticoats, skirts, banyans, jackets, robes battantes, underskirts, and other full-length garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChintz fabrics became highly desirable during the 18th century because of their detailed floral patterns, rich colours, and versatility in dressmaking. This design reflects the type of printed cotton used for petticoats and informal garments, where the placement and flow of the pattern contributed significantly to the finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\" alt=\"Émilie du Châtelet\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/4_aec1ade7-bf89-4a52-89dd-8aeeb2fd9aa0_480x480.jpg?v=1671650664\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉmilie du Châtelet\u003c\/strong\u003e (1706–1749) was a philosopher, physicist, and mathematician, best known for her work on Newtonian mechanics and her intellectual collaboration with Voltaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer life and work reflect the intellectual culture of the 18th century, a period in which science, literature, fashion, and refined material culture developed side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne 3m","offer_id":46692257202514,"sku":"48790102","price":71.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne 1,5 meters","offer_id":53973666398546,"sku":"48795102","price":35.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne 0,5 m","offer_id":53973687271762,"sku":"48792102","price":17.85,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1750EmilieDuChatelet6.jpg?v=1699628314","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-ax\/products\/1750-emilie-du-chatelet","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}