1795 Sophie Bawr Material:Cotton Popline internationally recognised career with sustained

internationally recognised career with sustained influence and strong reputation equity

Robe à la Polonaise

Contemporaries described her as dynamic

The strong contrast between the dark blue ground and colourful floral bouquets creates an elegant historical textile ideal for both garments and interiors

Also well suited for historical costume work and period-inspired designs

1795 Sophie Bawr Material:Cotton Popline internationally recognised career with sustained17851795 Block Printed Cotton Late 18th Century French Design Product Description This design is inspired by an original late 18th century printed cotton, dated 17851795. The surviving fragment was block printed in mordant style on plain woven cottona technique valued for producing rich, durable colours with remarkable depth. An intriguing detail may explain why this fragment survived. Evidence suggests the dressmaker accidentally cut the fabric