{"product_id":"1780-dorothea-jordan-modern-silk","title":"1780 Dorothea Jordan - Modern - SILK","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1780s Floral Silk for Robe à la Polonaise \u0026amp; Anglaise Gowns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant late 18th-century floral textile is inspired by original \u003cem\u003eRobe à la Polonaise\u003c\/em\u003e silk designs from the 1780s. The flowing garlands and delicate blossoms create a balanced rhythm across the surface, ideal for historically informed garments as well as refined decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette has been carefully adjusted into a more harmonious “modern coloured” interpretation, reducing harsher tones while preserving the character of the original composition. The result is a fabric that reads authentically historical, yet visually soft and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for \u003cem\u003eRobe à la Polonaise\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRobe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/em\u003e, petticoats, and other 18th-century garments. Also suitable for historical interiors such as cushions, panels, or light upholstery where a refined floral expression is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is based on documented silk garments from circa 1780, preserved in multiple museum collections. Originals were often executed in silk taffeta with hand-painted floral motifs. This version translates that aesthetic into a production-friendly format while maintaining the visual language of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:20px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Mrs_Jordan_from_The_Life_of_Mrs_Jordan_by_JBoaden_1831.jpg?v=1777966439\" alt=\"Dorothea Jordan portrait\" style=\"max-width:250px; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    This fabric is dedicated to Dorothea Jordan (1761–1816), a renowned comic actress of Irish and Welsh origin. She became one of the most celebrated performers of her time and later the companion of the future King William IV, with whom she had ten children. Her life reflects the cultural and social dynamics of the late 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion 11 meters","offer_id":52883010912594,"sku":"48200143","price":5369.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/2_064b9063-f98b-40a7-a885-d8f95ad523e7.jpg?v=1687173286","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-se\/products\/1780-dorothea-jordan-modern-silk","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}