1750 Nicole Reine Lepaute
1750 Nicole Reine Lepaute
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Mid-18th Century Scottish Stripe Cotton – Historic Day Dress Fabric, c. 1740–1760
Product Description
This striking striped cotton design is inspired by a rare Scottish day dress dated to c. 1740–1760, preserved in the collections of the National Museums of Scotland. The unusually wide stripe layout gives the fabric a bold, graphic presence—perfect for recreating mid-18th-century silhouettes where strong pattern rhythm was part of the statement.
The original dress was made from a wood-block printed cotton associated with the international trade in Indian textiles, which became highly fashionable in Britain during the mid-1700s. This design captures that same historical energy: practical, eye-catching, and unmistakably period.
For the best historical result, Cotton Cretonne is an excellent fabric choice. Its structure and body help the stripes sit beautifully across pleats, skirt panels, and bodice shaping.
Important: Due to the wide stripe repeat, I recommend purchasing one extra meter to allow for pattern matching and alignment.
Perfect for:
- 1740s–1760s day dresses and informal gowns
- Scottish and British mid-18th-century dress reconstructions
- Aprons, petticoats, and historically accurate separates
- Curtains, bed hangings, and period-inspired interiors
In the 18th century, British and European fascination with Indian textiles reshaped fashion. Painted and printed cottons—often called calicoes—were imported through the East India trade and became increasingly adapted to Western tastes. By the mid-1700s, printed cotton dresses were widely worn for informal occasions, and bold striped layouts like this one became part of the fashionable vocabulary of the period.
