Stitch yourself some history with these historical florals! Digitized with care by Sewstine from a fully embroidered 18th-century robe à la française (or RALF for short), these designs will add some historical flair to your modern accessories or help you recreate the look of this luxurious gown, now on display in Dressed in History.

Chicago History Museum

20.11.2024

Celebrating the 110th Birthday of Emilio Pucci - Chicago History Museum

Today would have been the 110th birthday of Italian fashion designer Emilio Pucci, marking more than 70 years of his influential designs since the start of his career in 1947. … Learn More

Chicago History Museum

11.12.2024

Henry Gerber and the Society for Human Rights - Chicago History Museum

Chicago is where the first in a long line of achievements in LGBTQIA+ rights took place. CHM senior public and community engagement manager Gregory Storms writes about the very first … Learn More

Chicago History Museum

18.12.2024

Entangled Identities: Latin American Heritage in Unexpected Places - Chicago History Museum

CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales writes about how we can find Latin American heritage in unexpected places.

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Historical Florals: A Free Set of Embroidery Designs from an 18th-century Gown - Chicago History Museum

Celebrating the 110th Birthday of Emilio Pucci - Chicago History Museum

Henry Gerber and the Society for Human Rights - Chicago History Museum

Entangled Identities: Latin American Heritage in Unexpected Places - Chicago History Museum

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