1780 Mary Somerville

A delicate 18th-century inspired floral stripe printed on soft cotton voile. The intertwined roses in shades of plum and rose have a subtle blue undertone that changes gently in the light.

This 0.8 m sample length is perfect for a small short gown or a Regency-style Spencer jacket. Lightweight, airy, and historically charming — ideal for both sewing and study.

Mary Somerville, In 1834 she became the first person to be described in print as a 'scientist'.  Born in 1780, was a Scottish scientist, writer, and polymath. She studied mathematics and astronomy. In 1835 she was elected together with Caroline Herschel as the first female Honorary Members of the Royal Astronomical Society...

Mary Somerville. A portrait of Mary Somerville as a Young Woman by John Jackson (1778-1831). The portrait hangs in Somerville College, Oxford.