1780 Magdalena Rudenschöld Walking Dress combined with a delicate floral

combined with a delicate floral repeat

Such combinations were indicative of the broader trends in textile design during the eighteenth century when manufacturers drew inspiration from various cultural sources

Her work reflects the intellectual and cultural refinement of the period

This design is dedicated to Marie de Rohan

Maria Sophie Weber

1780 Magdalena Rudenschöld Walking Dress combined with a delicate floral17881790 French Textile for Late 18th Century Gowns Inspired by an original textile preserved in The Metropolitan Museum of Art collections, this design is based on a French printed cotton dated circa 17881790. The original fragment reflects the refined elegance of the late eighteenth century a period where textile patterns moved toward lighter rhythm, floral balance, and sophisticated repetition suitable for both court and formal dress. The fabric is