Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Aquilegia vulgaris - European Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) from Private Collection, Red and Yellow Cow Toile from Switzerland, c. 1830
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Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) by J.S. Miller (Mueller. Müller), M.B. Borckhausen, Illustratio systematis sexualis Linnaei (German folio edition), t. 49, 1770-1777
European Columbine, Dwarf Columbine, Common Columbine, Granny's Nightcap, Granny's Bonnet
Description: Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) is a member of the Ranunculus Family (Ranunculaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3 recorded that Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) is native to Britain.
Quilts with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
Chintz with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
Description: Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) is a member of the Ranunculus Family (Ranunculaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 3 recorded that Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) is native to Britain.
Quilts with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
- Private Collection, Red and Yellow Cow Toile from Switzerland, c. 1830
Additional Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) Motifs
Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) from Victoria and Albert Museum, Woman's Gown, c. 1795-1799
Quilts with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
Chintz with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with this Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Woman's Gown, Accession Number T.286-1868, c. 1795-1799
More Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) Motifs
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Quilt with a different Aquilegia vulgaris (European Columbine) motif:
- The Poos Collection, Charleston and Baltimore Roses Center Medallion Album Quilt, Chintz Quilts from the Poos Collection, pp. 186-187, c. 1846