Märta Jörgensen dating history

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Märta Emilia Matilda Jörgensen née Pettersson, also Märte Palme, (1874–1967) was a key figure in reforming Swedish national costumes for women. While working as a gardener at Tullgarn Palace in 1900, she realized that the national costume worn by Crown Princess Victoria was far more comfortable than the tight-fitting clothes she was required to wear. As a result, in 1902 she founded the Swedish Women's National Costume Society and the following year designed the "Swedish National Costume" in patriotic blue and yellow, suitable for women throughout the country. The costume did not gain widespread popularity until after Jörgensen's death. Interest was revived in the 1970s but after the costume was worn by Queen Silvia on Sweden's national day in June 1983, it was considered the official national costume.