1840 Anna Sewell Capes – decorative textile details

– decorative textile details

and other flowing outer garments where the elegant floral movement can fully unfold

Well suited for robe à l’anglaise

– Historical dressmaking and reenactment clothing

The cotton satin has a refined surface with a soft sheen

1840 Anna Sewell Capes – decorative textile details1840s 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