Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Musa sp. - Banana Plant
Musa sp. (Banana Plant) published as Musa paradisiaca by Edouard Spach, Histoire naturelle des végétaux: Atlas, plate 102, 1848
Musa sp. (Banana Plant) growing in San Diego Botanic Garden
Musa sp. (Banana Plant) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Valance, c. 1810-1820 (made)
Common Names: Banana Tree, Plantain Tree
Description: Musa sp. (Banana Plant) is a members of the Musaceae (Banana) family. The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 5, p. 424-5 recorded four species of Musa. Of these four the species, the one shown on the textile is possibly Musa rosaceae or Rose Colored Plantain Tree, native to Mauritius, as the textile design is inspired by the romantic novel, Paul et Virginie, set in Mauritius.
Quilts with this Musa sp. (Banana Plant) motif:
Description: Musa sp. (Banana Plant) is a members of the Musaceae (Banana) family. The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 5, p. 424-5 recorded four species of Musa. Of these four the species, the one shown on the textile is possibly Musa rosaceae or Rose Colored Plantain Tree, native to Mauritius, as the textile design is inspired by the romantic novel, Paul et Virginie, set in Mauritius.
Quilts with this Musa sp. (Banana Plant) motif:
- None known at this time
Printed cotton with this Musa sp. (Banana Plant) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Valance, Object Number T.259-1982, ca. 1810-20 (made)
© Updated 12/25/2022 Author: Terry Terrell