{"product_id":"1840-delphine-de-girardin","title":"1840 Delphine de Girardin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrench Striped Victorian Fabric\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historically inspired striped fabric based on an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench textile design from 1840\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe repeating pattern features alternating warm brown and tan vertical bands, richly decorated with small honeycomb-like geometric details and delicate white quatrefoil accents. The result is a refined and versatile design with an authentic nineteenth-century character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis balanced striped pattern is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEarly Victorian day dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1840s gowns and work dresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistorical and folk costume aprons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePetticoats and underskirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBodices and fitted jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLiving-history and museum-inspired garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistorical interiors and decorative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertical arrangement makes the design especially attractive for aprons and full Early Victorian skirts, while the small geometric motifs give the fabric an authentic period character without overwhelming the finished garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom colours and stripe width\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colours and width of the stripes can be adjusted upon request. If you would like a different colour combination or scale, please contact me before placing your order so that the design can be adapted to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated to Delphine de Girardin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile has been named \u003cstrong\u003e1840 Delphine de Girardin\u003c\/strong\u003e in honour of \u003cstrong\u003eDelphine de Girardin (1804–1855)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated French writer, poet, journalist and Parisian salonnière.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1840, at the age of 36, she was at the height of her literary and cultural influence. Her intelligence, elegance and important place in Parisian society make her a fitting namesake for this refined French textile design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Delphine_de_Girardin.jpg?v=1786894470\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"754\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical source\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern is recreated from an anonymous Alsatian textile design dated 1840. The original gouache artwork depicts vertical reddish-brown stripes decorated with white pearl quatrefoils and offset honeycomb patterns on a tan ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork: \u003cem\u003eTextile Design with Vertical Stripes Decorated with Quatrefoils of Pearls and with Offsetting Honeycomb Patterns\u003c\/em\u003e, Mulhouse, Alsace, 1840.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulhouse was one of France’s most important centres for printed textile design during the nineteenth century. The original artwork was painted in gouache on paper and is now preserved in a museum collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical source artwork is in the public domain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":54279309853010,"sku":"48500253","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":54279309885778,"sku":"48930253","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Cretonne","offer_id":54279309918546,"sku":"48790253","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1840_Delphine_de_Girardin_3.jpg?v=1786893476","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-us\/products\/1840-delphine-de-girardin","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}