Floral Motifs on Early Chintz
Tamarindus indica - Tamarind
Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) from Friedrich Gottlob Hayne, Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde gebräuchlichen Gewächse, vol, 10, plate 41, 1827
Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) photo by Judgefloro, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) from the Victoria and Albert Museum,
Common Names: Tamarind, Tamarind-Tree
Description: Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) is a member of the Bean Family (Fabaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 4, page 134 recorded that peas are natives of Egypt and both Indies though today we believe they are native to tropical Africa.
Quilts with this Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) motif:
Chintz with this Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) motif:
© Updated 12/31/2023 Author: Terry Terrell
Description: Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) is a member of the Bean Family (Fabaceae). The Hortus Kewensis, ed. 2, vol. 4, page 134 recorded that peas are natives of Egypt and both Indies though today we believe they are native to tropical Africa.
Quilts with this Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) motif:
- None currently known
Chintz with this Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) motif:
- Victoria and Albert Museum, Furnishing Fabric, Object Number Circ. 115-1960, c. 1820
- Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum, Printed Textile, Object Numbers 1969.1040, 1969.3782.001, 1969.3782.002, 1969.3782.003, 1969.3782.004, 1969.3782.005, c. 1815-1820
© Updated 12/31/2023 Author: Terry Terrell