{"product_id":"1840-mathilda-rotkirch","title":"1840 Mathilda Rotkirch","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1840 Floral Medallion Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reconstructed design is inspired by an original French sample book from the 1840s. The pattern features delicate floral bouquets set within soft pink medallions, surrounded by fine branching details that create a light and balanced composition typical of early Victorian textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects the refined elegance of the period, where small-scale motifs and gentle colour harmonies were used to enhance feminine silhouettes. Its structured repeat and soft ornamentation make it particularly suitable for historically accurate garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for round gowns, day dresses, and early Victorian garments from the 1840s. Particularly well suited for lightweight dresses where subtle patterning enhances the silhouette without overwhelming it. Also suitable for historical sewing projects and delicate interior applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1840s, French textile design emphasized refinement, repetition, and controlled ornament. Printed cottons from sample books like this were widely used for elegant daywear, where small floral arrangements and medallion layouts contributed to a harmonious and graceful overall impression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Mathilda_Rotkirch_by_Ekman_2972fc73-6611-4a2f-9ba2-9eaba76f24f8.jpg?v=1771010007\" alt=\"Mathilda Rotkirch (1813–1842), Finnish-Swedish artist\" width=\"300\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; margin-top: 15px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMathilda Rotkirch\u003c\/strong\u003e (1813–1842) was a Finnish-Swedish artist and one of Finland’s earliest professional female painters. She is especially known for her refined portraits and still lifes, created during a period when formal artistic training was rarely accessible to women. Her work reflects the quiet elegance of early 19th-century Nordic culture, combining precision with a distinctly personal sensitivity.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Cotton Voile","offer_id":49874245812562,"sku":"48500189","price":31.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Linen","offer_id":49874245845330,"sku":"48880189","price":38.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Satin","offer_id":49874245878098,"sku":"48100189","price":33.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cotton Poplin","offer_id":49874245910866,"sku":"48930189","price":31.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1_f7dc61b9-1694-4085-bfda-95df9a4def9d.jpg?v=1732895011","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/products\/1840-mathilda-rotkirch","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}