{"title":"Spencer Jacket – Regency Short Jacket (c. 1795–1820)","description":"\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eA short fitted jacket designed to complement the elegant high-waisted silhouette of the Regency era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"article-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003espencer jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e originated as a cropped men’s garment in the \u003cstrong\u003elate 18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e and quickly became an essential part of women’s dress during the \u003cstrong\u003eRegency era\u003c\/strong\u003e. Short and waist-length, it was designed to sit perfectly above the high \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire waistline\u003c\/strong\u003e that defined fashion in the early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpencers were commonly made in \u003cstrong\u003ewool, silk or printed cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorated with simple trims, braiding or contrasting fabrics. As textile production expanded during the early industrial period, a wider variety of fabrics and colours became available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical yet elegant, the spencer remained popular throughout the early nineteenth century, valued for its versatility and its ability to add warmth while maintaining the clean Regency silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/0323_Regency_Spencer_1810-20.jpg?v=1773149450\" alt=\"Regency Spencer jacket 1810–1820\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #b08d57; padding: 24px; margin: 25px 0; background: #faf9f6; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eRecommended Sewing Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a historically inspired Regency Spencer pattern?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blacksnailpatterns.com\/en\/products\/0323-regency-spencer-1810-20-schnittmuster-grosse-eu-34-56-pdf-download\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 24px; border: 1px solid #b08d57; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e View Pattern → \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRegency Spencer Jackets \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1820-sophie-weber-voile","title":"1820 Sophie Weber","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspiration to this design I have found from Fabric Samples and it was a real Joy to see the design in real. Cotton Voile would be my choice for this one and yes, it will be a cute dress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaria Sophie Weber, Born in 1763 was a singer of the 18th and 19th centuries. She was the younger sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's wife, Constanze, and is remembered primarily for the testimony she left concerning the life and death of her brother-in-law.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5d\/Sophia_Weber_Haibl_1.jpg\/220px-Sophia_Weber_Haibl_1.jpg\" alt=\"upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/...\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46703344091474,"sku":"48500026","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1820SophieWeber1.png?v=1687000075"},{"product_id":"1810-sara-elisabeth-moraea","title":"1810 Sara Elisabeth Moræa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis historical cotton fabric design is inspired by an early 19th-century English dyer’s record book containing printed textile samples used for fashionable dress and menswear during the Regency period. The pattern features delicate stylised botanical motifs in blue, gold, brown, and black arranged across a soft light grey ground, creating a refined and elegant early 1800s appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original textile references were preserved in the workshop records of Thomas Ratcliffe, documenting historical printed cotton designs used in fashionable garments and textile production. The small repeating motif creates a highly versatile historical fabric especially suitable for Regency waistcoats, Spencer jackets, short jackets, historical vests, and elegant transitional fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design works beautifully for historical menswear and tailored garments where the small motif creates texture and movement without overpowering the silhouette. The elegant colour palette also makes the fabric suitable for refined Regency womenswear and historical interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e– Regency waistcoats and historical vests\u003cbr\u003e– Spencer jackets and short Regency jackets\u003cbr\u003e– Transitional fashion c.1795–1820\u003cbr\u003e– Historical menswear and tailoring projects\u003cbr\u003e– Regency gowns and lightweight jackets\u003cbr\u003e– Theatre costumes and reenactment clothing\u003cbr\u003e– Historical interiors and decorative textile projects\u003cbr\u003e– Doll clothes and miniature historical garments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original design inspiration comes from an English dyer’s record book associated with textile manufacturer Thomas Ratcliffe. Such record books documented printed cotton designs, dye recipes, and production references used throughout the late Georgian and Regency period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall-scale repeating botanical motifs like these became especially fashionable for waistcoats, short jackets, and elegant daywear where refined ornamentation and balanced colour combinations reflected the neoclassical taste of the early 19th century. The design adapts particularly well for tailored garments such as waistcoats and Spencer jackets, where the repeating pattern creates subtle texture and historical elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Sara Elisabeth Moraea von Linné\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/7\/7b\/Sara-elisabeth-von-linne.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person: Sara Elisabeth “Sara Lisa” Moraea von Linné (1716–1806)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Swedish historical figure best known as the wife of Carl von Linné. Through the preservation and auctioning of her late husband’s scientific papers, she played an important role in the eventual creation of the Linnean Society of London. Her world reflects the intellectual and decorative culture connected to the elegant textile aesthetics of the Georgian and Regency era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46755929948498,"sku":"48800059","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46755930046802,"sku":"48100059","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":46755930079570,"sku":"48150059","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46755930112338,"sku":"48790059","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46755930145106,"sku":"48500059","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1810SaraElisabethMoraea1.png?v=1771489784"},{"product_id":"1810-frances-burney","title":"1810 Frances Burney","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical cotton fabric design is inspired by an early 19th-century printed men's waistcoat from Lammi, Finland. The pattern features elegant narrow stripes combined with small floral and geometric motifs in deep blue, warm ochre yellow, white, and black, creating a refined Regency-era appearance associated with Nordic folk costume and historical menswear traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original waistcoat combines printed cotton fabric with linen backing and reflects the decorative yet practical tailoring traditions used during the late Georgian and early 19th century. The narrow stripe repeat creates a highly wearable historical textile especially suitable for waistcoats, Spencer jackets, short jackets, petticoats, and Regency-inspired garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design works beautifully both for historical menswear and elegant womenswear. The directional stripe layout creates flattering movement in tailored garments while also adapting well for gathered skirts, petticoats, folk costume garments, and historical interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n– Regency waistcoats and historical vests\u003cbr\u003e\n– Spencer jackets and short Regency jackets\u003cbr\u003e\n– Petticoats and gathered skirts\u003cbr\u003e\n– 19th-century Nordic folk costume projects\u003cbr\u003e\n– Historical menswear and tailoring projects\u003cbr\u003e\n– Regency gowns and transitional fashion\u003cbr\u003e\n– Theatre costumes and reenactment clothing\u003cbr\u003e\n– Historical interiors and decorative textile projects\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original waistcoat originates from Lammi, Finland, and belongs to the historical textile traditions associated with Nordic folk costume and Regency-era menswear. Printed cotton fabrics with small geometric and floral motifs became fashionable throughout Europe during the late 18th and early 19th century, especially for elegant daywear and tailored garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeating stripe construction creates a refined and balanced textile surface particularly suitable for waistcoats and Spencer jackets, where narrow decorative bands emphasize tailoring and silhouette. The design also adapts beautifully for petticoats and gathered garments, where the striped structure creates elegant movement through folds and drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Frances Burney\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Frances-Burney_480x480.jpg?v=1654860598\" width=\"322\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person: Frances Burney (1752–1840)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Fanny Burney and later Madame d’Arblay, was an English novelist, diarist, and playwright. Her writings provide valuable insight into Georgian and Regency society, fashion, manners, and everyday life during the same cultural period associated with elegant printed cotton textiles and historical tailoring traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46755942531410,"sku":"48800038","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46755942629714,"sku":"48100038","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":46755942662482,"sku":"48150038","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46755942695250,"sku":"48790038","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1810FrancesBurney1_dbd9abb8-a7df-4579-8612-70a108598cca.png?v=1748514114"},{"product_id":"1815-isabella-baumfree","title":"1815 Isabella Baumfree","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical cotton fabric design is inspired by an early 19th-century Finnish men’s waistcoat made from printed leaf-patterned cotton. The pattern features cream and red stylised leaf motifs arranged in a flowing diagonal repeat across a warm brown ground, creating a rich and decorative Regency-era textile surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original waistcoat was made from printed cotton with linen elements and reflects the practical yet elegant textile traditions used in Nordic folk costume and historical menswear. The repeated leaf pattern creates strong visual movement, making this fabric especially suitable for waistcoats, banyans, Spencer jackets, short jackets, petticoats, and historical accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design works beautifully for both men’s and women’s historical sewing projects. The warm brown, cream, and red colour palette gives the textile a grounded and highly wearable character, while the lively botanical repeat adds decorative richness suitable for 18th-century and early 19th-century garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n– Historical men’s waistcoats and Regency vests\u003cbr\u003e\n– Georgian banyans and dressing gowns\u003cbr\u003e\n– Spencer jackets and short Regency jackets\u003cbr\u003e\n– Petticoats and gathered skirts\u003cbr\u003e\n– 19th-century Nordic folk costume projects\u003cbr\u003e\n– Theatre costumes and reenactment clothing\u003cbr\u003e\n– Museum reproduction sewing projects\u003cbr\u003e\n– Doll clothes and miniature historical garments\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted cotton fabrics became increasingly popular in Nordic folk dress and European fashion during the late 18th and early 19th century. Leaf-patterned cottons were especially effective for waistcoats and tailored garments, where the repeated botanical forms created movement, rhythm, and visual texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original waistcoat had a simple construction without pockets and a single row of shiny buttons, allowing the printed textile itself to become the main decorative feature. This reconstructed version preserves the strong leaf motif and makes it suitable for modern historical dressmaking, costume work, and textile reproduction projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Isabella Baumfree, also known as Sojourner Truth\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1815_Isabella_Baumfree_8_480x480.png?v=1654886561\" width=\"201\" height=\"282\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person: Isabella Baumfree \/ Sojourner Truth (1797–1883)\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American abolitionist and women’s rights activist. Born into slavery in New York, she escaped to freedom in 1826 with her infant daughter. In 1828, she successfully went to court to recover her son, becoming the first Black woman known to win such a case against a white man. Her life belongs to the same early 19th-century world in which printed cotton textiles, practical clothing, and social change were deeply connected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46761081209170,"sku":"48500039","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46761081274706,"sku":"48100039","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":46761081307474,"sku":"48930039","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":46761081373010,"sku":"48150039","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46761081504082,"sku":"48800039","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46761081569618,"sku":"48790039","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1815IsabellaBaumfree1.png?v=1688388070"},{"product_id":"1820-malla-silfverstolpe","title":"1820 Malla Silfverstolpe","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1820s Blue Floral Cotton Print – Regency Calico Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a 19th-century textile swatch from the Miss Virginia Brush Collection, this delicate printed cotton features stylised sky-blue flowerheads combined with fine grey botanical detailing arranged in elegant vertical sprigs across a soft ivory ground. The repeating composition creates a fresh and airy rhythm characteristic of lightweight Regency and early Romantic cotton prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette of powder blue, soft grey, and warm ivory gives the textile a clean and luminous appearance typical of fashionable everyday calicoes from the 1820s. The small-scale floral structure drapes beautifully across gathered gowns, fitted bodices, aprons, and lightweight outerwear while maintaining visual softness and elegant movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects the growing popularity of simple floral cottons during the Regency period, when comfortable printed fabrics became essential for day dresses, wrappers, household textiles, and informal fashionable clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency back-closing gowns (c. 1815–1825)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1820s gathered day dresses and wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer jackets and lightweight Regency outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons and historical dress accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s clothing and doll projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant cottage interiors and decorative sewing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRWEGEu6mQ8mF6h5FIBirhZov2KU13n9FkwLjndshH_nZ0fmfg9omoDP6IKQevmnYJLY58\u0026amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"Magdalena (Malla) S Montgomery\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagdalena \"Malla\" Sofia Silfverstolpe, born Montgomery February 8, 1782 in Snappertuna in Uusimaa in southern Finland, was a Swedish author and the most famous salon hostess in Sweden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46765937295698,"sku":"48800037","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46765937394002,"sku":"48100037","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":46765937426770,"sku":"48150037","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46765937459538,"sku":"48790037","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46765937492306,"sku":"48500037","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":46765937557842,"sku":"48930037","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1820MallaSilfverstolpe1_8c5be784-8a48-41d4-bb20-e1da034afd39.png?v=1688488711"},{"product_id":"1820-claire-clairmont","title":"1820 Claire Clairmont","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1820s Paisley Stripe Cotton – Regency Shawl Inspired Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by early 19th-century textile swatches and the growing European fascination with imported Kashmiri shawls, this richly decorative cotton print features flowing paisley stripes combined with delicate floral sprigs and ornamental borders arranged in an elegant vertical composition. The intricate scrolling forms create graceful movement across the fabric while maintaining the refined symmetry typical of Regency and early Romantic textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luminous palette of turquoise blue, coral orange, soft green, rose pink, and warm cream gives the design a vibrant yet sophisticated appearance inspired by woven shawls and fashionable printed cottons of the 1820s. Fine outlining and layered ornamental details imitate the complexity of handwoven Eastern textiles that became highly desirable throughout Europe during the Regency period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated stripe layout beautifully follows the silhouette of high-waisted Regency gowns, Spencer jackets, and gathered day dresses, making the fabric especially suitable for historically inspired garments requiring elegant vertical flow and decorative richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design reflects the period when paisley and boteh-inspired motifs became deeply fashionable in European dress textiles, influencing both luxury shawls and printed cotton fabrics used for fashionable everyday clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer jackets and Regency outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency back-closing gowns (c. 1815–1825)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1820s gathered day dresses and wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical jackets and fitted bodices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative interiors and historical sewing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant accessories inspired by Regency shawls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Claire_Clairmont__by_Amelia_Curran.jpg?v=1719571338\" width=\"330\" height=\"402\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClaire Clairmont\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":46765949944146,"sku":"48800055","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":46765950042450,"sku":"48100055","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":46765950075218,"sku":"48150055","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":46765950107986,"sku":"48790055","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":46765950140754,"sku":"48500055","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":46765950206290,"sku":"48930055","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1820ClaireClairmont1_1e79870e-65fd-4bdf-98d2-f7d64fe7bb04.png?v=1688489092"},{"product_id":"1830-tono-maria","title":"1830 Tono Maria","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1830s Pink Botanical Cotton Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delicate pink floral cotton print originates from an early 19th-century \u003cem\u003eScrapbook of Textile Swatches\u003c\/em\u003e dating to the early 1830s. The design features softly shaded coral-like floral motifs in rose, raspberry, and pale pink tones arranged across a light ground with tiny dotted blossoms and trailing decorative details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall effect is light, feminine, and highly characteristic of the romantic textile aesthetics emerging during the transition from the late Regency period into the early Victorian era. The softly textured surface and watercolor-like shading recall refined printed cottons and fashionable calicoes used during the 1830s–1850s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Victorian dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelerines, aprons, wrappers, collars, and fichus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren’s clothing and historical accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage interiors, cushions, and quilting projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoll clothing and romantic sewing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/tono-maria-1782-1826_2.jpg?v=1779948989\" alt=\"Portrait of Tono Maria, an Aimoré woman from Brazil displayed in London during the early 19th century\" width=\"501\" height=\"624\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTono Maria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an Aimoré woman from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil who became known in London during the early 19th century. Her portrait reflects both the fascination and exploitation connected to public exhibition culture during the period. 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She was known for painting in Germany, France, and Italy. Silfverberg started her artistic journey at a young age, painting copies of artworks at the Finnish Art Association’s exhibition when she was just 15 years old. She later specialized in creating copies of paintings by Dutch artists from the collection of the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. Throughout her career, she gained recognition for her talent, winning prizes such as the second prize in the Finnish Ducat Competition in 1860 and the first prize in the same competition in 1862. Silfverberg’s work included genres like portraiture and genre scenes. 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It is an ideal choice for historical sewing, folk costume projects, and statement accessories with authentic heritage energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnish folk-style bodices and vests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1830s–1840s inspired garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort jackets and practical daywear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaistcoats and heritage costume details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBags, pouches, and small textile projects\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1834_Elisabeth_Blomqvist_5.png?v=1778577486\" alt=\"\" width=\"318\" height=\"476\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElisabeth Blomqvist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1827–1901) was one of the pioneering women in Finnish education during the 19th century. Born in Finland during a time when educational opportunities for women were still limited, she devoted her life to teaching, language studies, and the development of girls’ education. Blomqvist became known for her work as a teacher and school leader in Helsinki, where she helped shape a more modern and intellectually ambitious education for young women. She was deeply interested in literature, languages, and culture, and represented a generation of educated Nordic women who quietly helped transform society through schools and learning. Her life reflects the growing importance of female education during the 19th century, when schools became central spaces for cultural refinement, discipline, and intellectual development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":48238140588370,"sku":"48100162","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":48238140719442,"sku":"48150162","price":30.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":48238140817746,"sku":"48800162","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":48238140850514,"sku":"48790162","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_13_feb._2026_19_58_20.png?v=1771009203"},{"product_id":"1825-marie-taglioni","title":"1825 Marie Taglioni","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e1825–1830s Floral Wave Cotton Print – Fortin, Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eOriginally featured in \u003cem data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eBook of Samples\u003c\/em\u003e by Fortin, Paris (published 1825). This striking cotton print displays undulating wave stripes in black and white, accented with vertical garlands of golden-yellow blossoms and olive-green details. A dynamic yet balanced pattern typical of early Romantic-era textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"526\"\u003ePerfect for sewing 1820s–1830s gowns, accessories, or historical interiors. Printed on fine cotton for authentic period projects or timeless modern use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg height=\"329\" width=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Marie-taglioni-in-zephire.jpg?v=1730372322\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarie Taglioni\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in 1804, was a celebrated ballerina in the Romantic era. Her father, a choreographer, and her mother, a ballet dancer, played a crucial role in her early exposure to dance. She trained rigorously and made her debut in Vienna in 1822, eventually rising to fame for her delicate movements and ethereal stage presence. After retiring in 1847, she continued to contribute to the ballet world until her death in 1884. Overall, Taglioni's pioneering use of pointe work and graceful performances left a lasting impact on classical dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":49726263001426,"sku":"48100181","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":49726263034194,"sku":"48500181","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":49726263066962,"sku":"48930181","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/3_627cebd4-c69a-4ba4-a1d3-05b9ab1e3080.png?v=1780067512"},{"product_id":"1820-mary-jane-godwin","title":"1820 Mary Jane Godwin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1820s Spencer Cotton Print – Tobacco \u0026amp; Black Leaf Pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by an original early 19th-century Spencer fabric discovered through a historical textile auction, this elegant cotton print features stylised tobacco-brown and deep black lanceolate leaf motifs scattered across a soft cream ground. Small dotted details and delicate ornamental accents create a refined decorative rhythm characteristic of fashionable Regency-era printed cottons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette of warm tobacco, charcoal black, and soft cream gives the fabric a sophisticated yet practical appearance well suited for tailored outerwear and structured garments of the 1820s. The balanced small-scale repeat works beautifully across fitted bodices, curved seams, cuffs, collars, and lightweight jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design recalls printed cottons used for informal Regency outerwear and transitional Romantic fashion, where decorative surface pattern combined elegance with everyday wearability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer jackets and short Regency outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency back-closing gowns (c. 1815–1825)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaistcoats and historical accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1820s gathered day dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons and lightweight historical garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined contemporary sewing and interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mary Jane Godwin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/mrs_godwin_chawton_house_480x480.webp?v=1688491066\" width=\"331\" height=\"444\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Jane Godwin\u003c\/strong\u003e; best known as Clairmont; Born in 1768, was an English author, publisher, and bookseller. 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The delicate stylized flowers in soft pink and olive green capture the playful charm of the Regency era, when small, lively patterns adorned lightweight cottons. Perfect for Spencer jackets, day bodices, or accessories, this design brings a touch of historical sweetness and authenticity to any project.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegina Strinasacchi,\u003c\/b\u003e also known as Regina Schlick, was born around 1761 to 1764 in Ostiglia, near Mantua, Italy. She was a talented violinist and guitarist during a time when it was uncommon for women to perform publicly on the violin. Strinasacchi received her musical education at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, an institution renowned for its music program and where famous composer Antonio Vivaldi had served as a music director.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCareer Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStrinasacchi began her professional career by touring Italy, France, and Germany from approximately 1780 to 1783. In 1784, she arrived in Vienna, where she met Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Their collaboration became notable when Mozart composed the Violin Sonata in B-flat major (K. 454) specifically for her at her request. This sonata premiered on April 29, 1784, during a concert attended by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II. 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The pattern features soft pink circular motifs framed with dark outlines arranged across a delicate lattice background, reflecting the refined geometric aesthetics fashionable during the late Georgian and early Regency era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe soft pink, rose, and deep brown colour palette creates an elegant yet practical appearance suitable for historical daywear, Regency jackets, transitional gowns, historical interiors, and museum reproduction sewing. 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Geometric repeats, dotted motifs, and fine lattice structures reflected the growing influence of neoclassical taste and lighter dress silhouettes throughout Europe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Mary_Anning_painting_480x480.jpg?v=1702987403\" alt=\"Mary Anning Regency inspiration\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em; margin-top:8px;\"\u003e\nReference Person: Mary Anning (1799–1847), English fossil collector and pioneering palaeontologist.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:280px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMary Anning\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in 1799 in Lyme Regis, England, became one of the most important early fossil collectors and palaeontologists of the 19th century. 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The composition balances movement and elegance while maintaining the refined ornamental rhythm typical of fashionable 1820s textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softened palette of pale beige, fresh green, blush pink, warm coral, and gentle lilac creates a luminous romantic appearance inspired by Regency and transitional early Romantic fashion. The lighter colouration gives the design a fresh and delicate character while preserving the decorative richness of the original historical pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swirling floral garlands and stylised foliage recall lightweight cotton prints used for gathered day dresses, wrappers, and elegant informal clothing during the late Regency and early Romantic period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1820s day dresses and gathered gowns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency back-closing gowns (c. 1815–1825)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer jackets and lightweight Regency outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBanyans and informal historical robes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAprons and historical dress accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant interiors and decorative sewing projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Laura_Ingersoll_Secord.jpg?v=1779966733\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Ingersoll\u003c\/strong\u003e (1775–1868) was born in Massachusetts and moved to Upper Canada with her Loyalist family. 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Though not widely recognized during her life, she later became a Canadian symbol of courage and patriotism, with many places named after her and her story taught in schools. \u003cbr\u003eShe is more known as Laura Secord ...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":50969195250002,"sku":"48500246","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Panama","offer_id":50969195282770,"sku":"48150246","price":30.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":50969195315538,"sku":"48800246","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":50969195348306,"sku":"48790246","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":50969195381074,"sku":"48100246","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/2_12696a36-fb48-4888-959d-8b1d59ad3164.jpg?v=1771851003"},{"product_id":"1820-laura-ingersoll-dark","title":"1820 Laura Ingersoll - Dark","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1820s Printed Cotton – Stylised Floral Swag Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively early 19th-century print features flowing decorative swags combined with stylised floral bursts, curling leaves, and delicate branching botanical details arranged across a soft beige ground. The richly ornamented composition creates elegant movement throughout the fabric while maintaining the light rhythmic balance typical of fashionable printed cottons from the 1820s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vivid palette of soft pink, turquoise blue, olive green, warm yellow, and muted lavender gives the textile a cheerful yet refined romantic character. 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The deep red ground, compact floral repeats and layered colourwork capture the visual strength found in surviving originals.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eThe scale and structure of the motifs make this print especially suitable for traditional Dutch bodices. It supports gathered fronts, smocking, fitted sleeves and the characteristic silhouette seen in museum pieces from the mid-1800s. When sewn into a bodice, the pattern creates the same dense, rhythmic look that defines historic Dutch regional costume.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eIdeal for museum-level reproduction, folk costume, reenactment garments or heritage-inspired sewing projects. 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Trained as an amateur artist, she produced refined pastel portraits, including a self-portrait and likenesses of her parents. Her life shifted dramatically in 1795 when political upheaval forced the family into exile in Germany. During this period she documented their displacement in \u003cem data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eDagboek van onze uitlandigheid\u003c\/em\u003e, a detailed and analytical record of adaptation, loss and everyday resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eBartha combined artistic sensitivity with a clear, structured mindset—an understated but steady form of strength. 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The balanced composition creates a refined rhythm that feels both structured and light — highly characteristic of transitional Regency and early Romantic dress textiles from the 1820s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe restrained palette of black, charcoal, and deep red gives the design a clean graphic clarity while maintaining the delicate decorative appearance typical of lightweight printed cottons used for fashionable daywear during the late Regency period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small-scale repeating pattern drapes beautifully across gathered skirts, fitted bodices, and curved seams, making it especially suitable for elegant silhouette-focused garments of the 1820s and early 1830s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpencer jackets and short Regency jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound gowns and gathered day dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegency back-closing gowns (c. 1815–1825)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight cotton dresses and wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical accessories and fichus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Romantic fashion projects from the 1820s–1830s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Augusta Maria Leigh portrait\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Augusta_Leigh_9706100d-29e2-4ed7-8ed6-ecf4877110bd.jpg?v=1771849208\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugusta Maria Leigh (1783–1851)\u003c\/strong\u003e was an English aristocratic woman and the half-sister of the poet \u003cstrong\u003eLord Byron\u003c\/strong\u003e. They shared the same father, Captain John “Mad Jack” Byron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe married her cousin, Lt.-Colonel George Leigh, and had several children, though the marriage was financially troubled. Augusta is mainly remembered for her unusually close relationship with Lord Byron. In 1813, rumors spread that their bond may have gone beyond what society considered proper, and some later speculated that one of her daughters might have been Byron’s child. 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