1820 Claire Clairmont

19th-Century Paisley Stripe Cotton – Miss Virginia Brush Collection

From the Scrapbook of Textile Swatches compiled by Miss Virginia Brush in the 19th century. This elegant cotton print features intricate vertical paisley stripes in soft greens, oranges, and blues, delicately outlined to mimic woven shawl patterns of the Victorian era.

A refined textile that reflects the fascination with Eastern motifs in European design of the time. Perfect for mid-century dresses, decorative interiors, or historically inspired garments.

Claire Clairmont, also known as Clara Mary Jane Clairmont, was the stepsister of the writer Mary Shelley and the mother of Lord Byron’s daughter Allegra. She was born in 1798 in Brislington, near Bristol, England, to Mary Jane Vial Clairmont. Her father was later discovered to be John Lethbridge, though her mother had identified him as “Charles Clairmont” to conceal their illegitimacy. Claire grew up in a household influenced by radical anarchist beliefs due to her stepfather William Godwin’s philosophy.