1760 Anna Catharina Dufström - True Burgundy

French Floral Print, c. 1760 – True Burgundy

This elegant floral textile reflects the vibrant printed cottons that were fashionable in France during the middle decades of the eighteenth century.

The design combines a rich burgundy ground with delicate floral sprays, berries, and flowing ribbon-like forms that move gracefully across the fabric. The asymmetrical arrangement is characteristic of the Rococo period, when designers favoured movement, lightness, and natural inspiration over rigid geometric order.

Deep wine-red and burgundy shades became increasingly popular in fashionable interiors and dress during the mid-eighteenth century. Combined with soft creams, warm reds, and subtle greens, these colours created textiles that conveyed both refinement and warmth.

The pattern captures the decorative spirit of the Rococo era, blending floral abundance with a sense of rhythm and elegance. Rich yet graceful, the design remains as striking today as it would have appeared in an eighteenth-century salon.

Well suited for:

• 1760s gowns and petticoats
• Pet-en-l'air jackets (c. 1740–1770)
• Banyans and informal Georgian garments
• Bed hangings and historic interiors
• Historical reproduction projects
• Rococo-inspired costumes and furnishings