1870 Gertrud Staats Plum Perfect Material:Cotton Satin The design also works well

The design also works well for petticoats and other garments where a structured yet decorative repeat supports accurate reconstruction and practical fabric layout

A waistcoat design featuring elegant floral bouquets in pink

1780s Raspberry Cream Silk for Robe à l’Anglaise

Somerville’s name was placed first — reflecting her intellectual influence and standing in society

Mary Somerville

1870 Gertrud Staats Plum Perfect Material:Cotton Satin The design also works well1870s Floral Lattice Cotton Fabric This reconstructed textile design is inspired by a documented sample from an 1870s textile book held in museum collections. It reflects the refined decorative language of late Victorian fabrics, where structured geometry was combined with delicate floral elements. The composition balances a clear lattice framework with soft floral motifs and subtle dot detailing, creating both visual rhythm and surface depth suitable