Art
This printed cotton fabric from 1876 represents a revolution in American homes. For the first time, ordinary families could afford colorful, patterned textiles for curtains, upholstery, and clothing. Machine printing made beauty accessible to everyone.
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You run your fingers across the bolt of cloth at the dry goods store. The pattern—bright, repeating, impossibly detailed—would have cost a fortune just decades ago. Now, for a few pennies a yard, you can brighten your parlor or make your daughter a new dress with store-bought elegance.
Reflect
What fabrics or patterns make you feel at home? Where do you see them?