Federal period is a segment of American history immediately following the Colonial Period, lasting from around 1780 to 1820.
Fleur de lis pattern is a stylized flower depiction believed to be a lily, but is, in fact, a yellow iris.
Floral patterns prominently features flowers, buds, or blossoms; and may include leaves or stems. Floral prints may be rendered in a realistic, stylized or abstract style.
Flax is the raw fiber from the flax plant which is spun into linen fabric. Fabric content is sometimes identified as “flax” even for finished linen textiles.