{"product_id":"1857-emily-stowe-karmin","title":"1857 Emily Stowe - Karmin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGeometric Cotton Dress Fabric, c. 1850s\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis structured geometric design is inspired by mid-19th-century French printed cottons, where rhythm and repetition created visually striking textiles. The bold red motifs combined with fine linear detailing reflect the precision and decorative richness of the 1850s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition balances ornamental borders with repeating geometric elements, allowing the pattern to read clearly across larger garment pieces. It is particularly effective in designs where symmetry and structure are central to the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for round dresses, day dresses, and historically inspired garments of the 1850s. The design also works well for structured bodices, skirts, and decorative textile projects requiring a strong visual rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design draws inspiration from a French textile sample book dated around 1857, containing hundreds of printed cotton examples. These collections showcased the diversity of geometric and floral combinations used in everyday fashion fabrics during the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Dr.-Emily-Howard-Stowe_480x480.png?v=1676317445\" alt=\"Emily Stowe portrait\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; max-width: 500px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Stowe\u003c\/strong\u003e (1831–1903) was a Canadian physician, educator, and women’s rights advocate. She became the first woman in Canada to establish a medical practice and played a key role in advancing opportunities for women in higher education and professional life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Mul Mul","offer_id":53228292276562,"sku":"48880216","price":296.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":53228292899154,"sku":"48500216","price":296.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1857_Emily_Stowe_Karmin_3_5.png?v=1776432658","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-no\/products\/1857-emily-stowe-karmin","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}