{"product_id":"1741-eva-merthen-silk","title":"1741 Eva Merthen - SILK","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1741 Butterfly Floral Textile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mid-18th-century floral design features delicate trailing branches combined with butterflies and small ornamental motifs. Developed for historically accurate garments, it reflects the light and decorative character of printed cottons used during the 1740s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition creates an airy, flowing repeat with fine detail and movement. The combination of florals and butterflies adds visual interest without overwhelming the garment, making it especially suitable for dresses where elegance and lightness are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobe Battante, Petticoats, Mantua, Jackets, Banyan, Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a documented mid-18th-century English woodblock print, this design reflects the growing popularity of light, naturalistic patterns. Hand-coloured originals combined floral elements with butterflies, creating textiles that were widely used for garments and interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 35px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- IMAGE LEFT + TEXT RIGHT (Shopify safe) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Image left --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"float: left; width: 45%; margin-right: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.gr-assets.com\/images\/S\/compressed.photo.goodreads.com\/books\/1249151835l\/6665296.jpg\" alt=\"Eva Merthen historical reference\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 240px; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Text right --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEva Merthen\u003c\/strong\u003e (1723–1811), sometimes referred to as the “Duchess of Finland,” was a Finnish historical figure associated with 18th-century European society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer life reflects the broader cultural environment of the period, where refined textiles and expressive dress formed an important part of identity and social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion 11 meters","offer_id":52893532291410,"sku":"48270082","price":488.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/products\/1747EvaMerthen2_97d59819-1689-43ff-9696-1034bc1b55d0.png?v=1706094422","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/products\/1741-eva-merthen-silk","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}