1742 Dorothy Boyle - SILK Material:Silk Dupion 11 Meters The novel is seen today

The novel is seen today as a children's book but was originally written to encourage people to treat horses with love and understanding

and luxurious museum-inspired sewing projects

boldly rendered blossoms combined with finer secondary flowers

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– Sheer overdresses and decorative overlays

1742 Dorothy Boyle - SILK Material:Silk Dupion 11 Meters The novel is seen today1742 Floral Silk Design Print Product Description This mid 18th century floral design is based on a documented 1742 pattern by Anna Maria Garthwaite. Developed for historically accurate garments, it reflects the refined aesthetic of Spitalfields silks and works well for both dressmaking and decorative use. The composition features flowing branches with blossoms and berries arranged in a light, balanced repeat. The open structure allows the pattern to