{"product_id":"1760-sigrid-charlotta-wrede-af-elima","title":"1760 Sigrid Charlotta Wrede af Elimä","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1760 Rococo Floral Chintz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reconstructed 18th century floral textile design inspired by an original block-printed cotton preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The original fabric dates from the 1760s and was later used in an elaborate sack gown and matching petticoat, probably assembled or remodelled during the late 1770s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design combines scrolling botanical branches, flowers and delicate foliage in rich blue, red and maroon tones against a warm light ground. Its irregular floral movement and generous spacing reflect the character of European printed cottons influenced by fashionable Indian chintzes during the second half of the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Robe à la Française and Sack Gowns, 1760s–1780s gowns, petticoats, jackets, bed gowns, dressing gowns, historical interiors and other Georgian or Gustavian sewing projects. Especially suitable for Cotton Satin, Cotton Poplin, Cotton Cretonne and other fabrics where the detailed floral pattern can remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton itself is dated to 1760–1769, while the sack and petticoat were probably made or substantially remodelled around 1775–1780. The ensemble incorporates three different printed cotton patterns, demonstrating both creative reuse and the value placed on fashionable printed fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gown combines printed cotton with linen and silk linings and elaborate ruched decoration edged with pale yellow silk ribbon. Its construction includes the characteristic pleated back of the sack gown, a split stomacher, elbow-length sleeves and a decorated matching petticoat. Such garments illustrate the growing importance of colourful printed cottons within fashionable European dress during the later 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 38%; margin-right: 4%;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Insert portrait of Sigrid Charlotta Wrede af Elimä here --\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 58%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Skarmbild_2024-06-19_132506.png?v=1788855440\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigrid Charlotta Wrede af Elimä\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigrid Charlotta Wrede af Elimä (1763–1828) belonged to the Swedish-Finnish noble Wrede af Elimä family. Her lifetime places her within the elegant late Gustavian world in which imported and European-produced printed cottons became increasingly desirable for fashionable dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer portrait by Lorens Pasch the Younger provides a contemporary visual connection to the Nordic aristocratic culture of the period and makes her a fitting reference person for this reconstructed 1760s floral textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 749px) {\n  div[style*=\"float: left\"] {\n    float: none !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    margin-right: 0 !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":54595992912210,"sku":"48790115","price":271.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":54595992944978,"sku":"48100115","price":300.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":54595992977746,"sku":"48500115","price":288.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":54595993010514,"sku":"48880115","price":346.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Popline","offer_id":54595993043282,"sku":"48930115","price":291.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1760_Sigrid_Charlotta_Wrede_af_Elim_9.jpg?v=1788855502","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-se\/products\/1760-sigrid-charlotta-wrede-af-elima","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}