Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Bellis perennis - English Daisy
Bellis perennis (English Daisy) from the Private Collection, Mid-1800s Floral Mid-1800s Floral Print Same as Winterthur 1969.3592 but with light background
Bellis perennis (English Daisy) by User:Incola / Public domain
Bellis perennis (English Daisy) from William Baxter, British Phaenogamous Botany, vol. 1, plate 44, 1834
Bellis perennis (English Daisy) courtesy, Winterthur Museum, DETAIL-Printed textile, 1850-1855, England, Cotton, Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont, 1969.3592 (dark background)
Common Names:  English Daisy, Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy 
 
Description: Bellis perennis (English Daisy) is a member of the Aster Family (Asteraceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 5  recorded this plant is native to Britain. 

 
Quilts with this Bellis perennis (English Daisy) motif: 
 
  • None known at this time 
 
Chintz with this Bellis perennis (English Daisy) motif: 
 
  • Private Collection, Mid-1800s Floral Mid-1800s Floral Print Same as Winterthur 1969.3592, mid-1800s (light background)
  • Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Printed Textile, Object Number 1969.3592, 1850-1855 (dark background)




   ©  Updated 10/11/2020     Author: Terry Terrell