{"product_id":"1765-maria-catharina-armfelt","title":"1765 Maria Catharina Armfelt","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEnglish Rococo Floral Fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eInspired by an original English embroidered silk gown dating from \u003cstrong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"175\"\u003ec. 1765–1770\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant floral design captures the graceful character of late Rococo fashion. Delicate meandering floral sprigs, reminiscent of hand embroidery in satin stitch, French knots and stem stitch, create a refined and timeless appearance that remained fashionable well into the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eThe original gown was later altered during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e1770s\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting how fine garments were often updated to follow changing fashions rather than replaced. This enduring floral style makes the design suitable for a wide range of historical sewing projects from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e1760s through the early 1780s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"951\"\u003ePrinted on your chosen fabric, this design recreates the soft elegance of eighteenth-century embroidered silks while offering the practicality of modern textile printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eRobe à l'Anglaise gowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eEnglish jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eCaracos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eHistorical accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eCushions and interior decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eMuseum reproduction projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eLiving history and historical reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1756\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe original gown was made from white silk satin embroidered with colourful floral sprigs, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship of eighteenth-century English embroidery. During the 1770s, it was carefully remodelled to reflect changing fashions, illustrating the historical practice of altering valuable garments rather than discarding them. This design celebrates the enduring elegance of English Rococo textiles and the decorative floral patterns that remained admired throughout the late Georgian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"273\" width=\"226\" alt=\"Pin på 18th c portraits\" src=\"https:\/\/i.pinimg.com\/474x\/10\/46\/ae\/1046ae093d90e9e93c62116576eb151f.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria Catharina Armfelt (1728–1803)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, born \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria Catharina Wennerstedt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was a Finnish noblewoman and mistress of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuva Manor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Tarvasjoki. As the wife of Baron Magnus Wilhelm Armfelt and mother of the influential statesman Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt, she belonged to one of the most prominent noble families in 18th-century Finland. Her household reflected the elegance of the Rococo era, making her an inspiring historical reference for eighteenth-century textiles, fashion, and interior design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46708565868882,"sku":"48500023","price":26.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46708565901650,"sku":"48100023","price":27.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46708565934418,"sku":"48880023","price":31.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46708565967186,"sku":"48790023","price":24.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1765_Maria_Catharina_Armfelt_2.jpg?v=1782374880","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-ax\/products\/1765-maria-catharina-armfelt","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}