Silk with Flowers and Sprays

Textiles made using French silk during the 1740–50s are particularly noteworthy for their designs which convey wavy flowers on a plain or argyle-pattern background. Here, the fabric lining comprises a modified plain weave structure which is divided into four groups based on the pattern, revealing different textures including horizontal stripes and scattered dots. The patterns are produced using a swivel weave technique to produce an undulating wave pattern.