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Exploration and discovery of New World plant and animal
species were at their peak during the 18th century.
Botanist Mark Catesby visited Williamsburg from 1722 to
1726 before documenting the natural history of the
Bahamas, as well as the Carolinas and Florida. Upon his
return to England, he engraved and published 200 prints
of plants, birds, insects, fish, and other wildlife.
Gardener's Dictionary by Philip Miller "with the
characters of their flowers and seed-vessels, drawn when
they were in their greatest perfection" was another
important botanical publication of the time.
Botanical illustrations from these publications inspired
this fabric collection, complemented by stripes and
damask patterns. All patterns are inspired by
illustrations in rare books and other resources from The
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's collections.
With beautiful designs, enticing colors, and timeless
appeal, these fabrics will help quilters create their
own piece of history. |
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