Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Polygonatum multiflorum - Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) growing in the wild. By Franz Xaver (selbst fotografiert - my own photo) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) (as Convallaria multiflora) from Redouté, P.J., Les Liliacées, vol. 4: t. 229 (1805-1816)
Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) on the Victoria and Albert Museum, Bromley Hall Pattern Book Copper Plate Engraving for a Printed Textile Design, 1760-1800
Common Names: Solomon's Seal, Common Solomon's Seal, King Solomon's Seal, David's Harp, Ladder-to-Heaven, Eurasian Solomon's Seal
Description: Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) is a member of the Asparagus Family (Asparagaceae) though some botanists list it as a member of the Lily Family (Liliaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 2 recorded this plant is native to England.
Quilts with this Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) motif:
Chintz with this Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) motif:
Description: Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) is a member of the Asparagus Family (Asparagaceae) though some botanists list it as a member of the Lily Family (Liliaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 2 recorded this plant is native to England.
Quilts with this Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) motif:
- None known at this time
Chintz with this Polygonatum multiflorum (Solomon's Seal) motif:
- The Victoria and Albert Museum, Bromley Hall Pattern Book Copper Plate Engraving for a Printed Textile Design, Object Number E.458:103-1955, 1760-1800
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