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| Public Domain Cherries Image courtesy The Graphics Fairy |
I'm currently somewhat obsessed with cherry prints, which have found their way into some of my latest projects. They have a lovely vintage appeal, and add a touch of fun to an outfit. Sadly, my appreciation of the fruit only goes as far as admiring its visual appearance - a childhood experience involving cherry cake at a neighbour's birthday party put me off eating cherries for life - but they have been used in print form to wonderful effect on all manner of clothing and accessories.
The cherry print has been used on clothing for centuries. I came across this wonderful image of an 1898 dress by Jean-Philippe Worth, from the Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring an early example of the cherry print.
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| Image courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art |
More recent examples of the cherry print include Marilyn Monroe's cherry print dress, worn in 'The Misfits' (1961), and this wonderful vintage advert for swimsuits.
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| Image courtesy of Cosmosonic Tumblr |
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| Image courtesy of Mad Men Art Vintage Ad Art Collection |
The vintage influence of the cherry print is everywhere once you start looking and these are just some of my favourites.
Retro 50s style Cherry Print Swimdress Swim set by MyVintage on Etsy.
'50s Halterneck Cherry Print Dress by OhMyHoneyShop on Etsy.
Super Cute Retro Red Bottlecap Necklace with Rockabilly Cherry Print Design by LittleMissMadeIt on Etsy.
The cherry print has inspired some of my latest projects, including this vintage-style corset plaque. I painstakingly painted the cherries on with acrylics before varnishing, attaching ribbons and lace trims, and mounting on bookcloth-covered board.
I'm also working on a dress in a similar style. Hopefully they'll be added to the shop in a few weeks.
Until next time, bye for now x
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