Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine)
Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) by Consultaplantas [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)]
Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) from Private Collection, Broderie Perse Bed Set, c. 1840
Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, vol. 8, plate 285, 1794
Common Names: Yellow Jasmine, Sweetest Jasmine, Yellow Indian Jasmine
Description: Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) is a member of the Olive Family (Oleaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 1 reported that this native of Madeira was introduced to Britain in 1730.
Quilts with this Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) motif:
Chintz with this Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) motif:
- Private Collection, Broderie Perse Bed Set, c. 1840
Additional Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) Motif
Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Design for a Printed Chintz Textile, Maker Unknown, 1760-1770
Designs for printed chintz with this Jasminum odoratissimum (Yellow Jasmine) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Design for a Printed Chintz Textile, Maker Unknown, Object Number 7275:104, 1760-1770
© Updated 1/5/2020 Author: Terry Terrell