Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Ilex aquifolium - European Holly
Ilex aquifolium (European Holly) from the Victoria and Albert Museum, Design for a Chintz by Peter, Made in France, dated 1794
Ilex aquifolium (European Holly) by Elizabeth Blackwell, A Curious Herbal, vol. 1, plate 205, 1737
Ilex aquifolium (European Holly) by AnRo0002 / CC0 Public Domain
Common Names: European Holly, Common European Holly, Common Holly, Christ's Thorn, Needle-leaved Holly
 
Description: Ilex aquifolium (European Holly) is a member of the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family.  The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 1 recorded that this plant is native to Britian.
 
Quilts with this Ilex aquifolium (European Holly) motif: 
  • None known at this time
Chintz or a Design for Chintz with this Ilex aquifolium (European Holly)  motif: 
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Design for a Chintz by Peter, Made in France, Object Number D.1356-1908, dated 1794



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