1710 Margareta Olufsdotter - Apple Slice

Early 18th Century Monochrome Print

Product Description

This early 18th-century European print is defined by bold, monochrome elegance. Designed for historically accurate garments and interiors, it reflects the strong graphic character of block-printed textiles around 1710.

The pattern combines scrolling, paisley-like motifs with stylised rosettes in a structured repeat. Its clear rhythm supports precise cutting and construction, making it especially suitable for garments where alignment and visual balance are essential.

Well suited for

Waistcoats, Banyans, Jackets, Quilted Petticoats, Furnishing Textiles

Design & Historical Context

This design reflects the transitional moment between late Baroque and early Rococo, where bold single-colour prints were widely used. The deep olive tone on a soft cream ground captures the confident and graphic expression of early European printmaking.

Margareta Olufsdotter, known as Greta, was a Finnish klok gumma active in Österbotten in the late 1600s and early 1700s.

She was remembered for her knowledge of herbal medicine and traditional healing, representing a practical and deeply rooted understanding of natural materials and everyday life.