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1780 Duchess Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta

1780 Duchess Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta

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SKU:48100048

1780 Golden Rococo Historical Fabric

This late 18th century inspired floral fabric recreates the elegant textile atmosphere of the Rococo and Gustavian period. Featuring a warm golden yellow ground with delicate scattered floral motifs, the design is inspired by historical silk textiles, European court fashion, and decorative fabrics popular during the 1770s–1790s.

The refined floral layout creates a soft yet decorative historical fabric suitable for both historical dressmaking and period-inspired interiors. The design works beautifully for historical gowns, furnishing projects, theatrical costume, museum interpretation, and decorative textile applications inspired by 18th century European fashion and interiors.

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Perfect for 18th century gowns, Robe à l’Anglaise projects, petticoats, jackets, stomachers, historical furnishing, Gustavian interiors, curtains, bed hangings, cushions, wall panels, theatrical costume, historical reenactment, and museum-inspired textile projects.

Design & Historical Context

Floral silk textiles became increasingly fashionable during the late Rococo period and the early Gustavian era. During the 1780s, elegant floral sprigs combined with luminous colour palettes were widely used for aristocratic fashion, refined interiors, and decorative furnishing textiles throughout France, England, and Sweden.

Portrait of Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta

Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta of Holstein-Gottorp was only fifteen years old when she arrived in Sweden to marry Duke Karl, the younger brother of Gustav III. She was known for her beauty, lively personality, humour, and artistic talents. Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotta enjoyed singing, music, drawing, and dancing, and quickly became a distinct and appreciated figure within the Gustavian court.

 

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