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: 

  • None known at this time.
 
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






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