1840 Anna Sewell Capes Well suited for robe à

Well suited for robe à l’anglaise

The reconstructed design preserves the lively visual rhythm of the original gown while adapting it for modern historical sewing projects

The design is inspired by a late 18th-century Indian export cotton

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who were Quakers involved in calico printing since the late seventeenth century

1840 Anna Sewell Capes Well suited for robe à1840s Paisley Floral Cotton Print Inspired by an original English textile dating from c. 18401855, this striking design features stylised paisley leaves outlined in crimson and white, set against alternating teal and deep brown grounds with scattered miniature floral motifs. Typical of fashionable mid 19th century printed cottons, the pattern beautifully combines Eastern inspired paisley forms with the balanced floral geometry that became increasingly