{"product_id":"1890-rosa-asmundsen-gustavian-blue","title":"1890 Rosa Asmundsen - Gustavian Blue","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful historical floral design featuring richly detailed terracotta-red and burgundy roses, dusty blue flowers, golden-yellow accents and soft green foliage against an elegant, muted Gustavian blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis digitally reconstructed textile pattern is inspired by a traditional Norwegian wool apron preserved in a Norwegian museum collection. The symmetrical floral arrangements and colourful botanical details reflect the decorative traditions of Scandinavian folk costume textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gustavian blue background creates a refined contrast with the warm floral colours, giving the design a timeless Scandinavian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Norwegian and Scandinavian folk costume aprons, historical bodices and waistcoats, folk costume caps and bonnets, as well as other heritage sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original inspiration comes from a Norwegian apron (\u003cem\u003eforkle\u003c\/em\u003e) made from plain-woven wool and decorated with printed flowers in burgundy, blue, black, yellow and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving apron measures approximately 80.5 cm in length and 103 cm in width, with a narrow white linen facing along the lower edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe museum dates the original garment to approximately 1800, possibly earlier. Its floral decoration demonstrates the popularity of colourful printed patterns in Norwegian traditional dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gustavian Blue colourway is a contemporary interpretation of the historical design, created for traditional aprons, fitted bodices, waistcoats and other garments inspired by Scandinavian folk costume traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal artifact:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wool apron with printed flowers (\u003cem\u003eHvitt ullforkle med påtrykte blomster\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1800, possibly earlier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain-woven wool with printed floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80.5 × 103 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObject number:\u003c\/strong\u003e HFN 02000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Rosa_Asmundsen_1868_2.png?v=1710273788\" alt=\"Rosa Asmundsen, Norwegian actress and opera singer\" style=\"display: block; width: 257px; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 15px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosa Asmundsen (1846–1911)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa Anna Charlotte Asmundsen, née Baldani, was born in Christiania (now Oslo) in 1846. She was a Norwegian actress and opera singer who began performing at Christiania Theatre as a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her career, she performed in theatres throughout Norway and Sweden, including Bergen, Trondheim, Gothenburg and Stockholm. She was also known for her operatic roles, including Zerlina in Mozart's \u003cem\u003eDon Giovanni\u003c\/em\u003e and Cherubino in \u003cem\u003eThe Marriage of Figaro\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarried to actor Jacob Hveding Asmundsen, she belonged to a theatrical family that contributed to Norway's cultural life during the second half of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is named in her honour, celebrating the women who helped shape Scandinavian cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":55243864670546,"sku":"48800292","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":55243864703314,"sku":"48100292","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":55243864736082,"sku":"48790292","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":55243864768850,"sku":"48500292","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1890RosaAsmundsen-GustavianBlue3.jpg?v=1793206477","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-gb\/products\/1890-rosa-asmundsen-gustavian-blue","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}