Decorative Wall Border with Acanthus and Arches, 1815–30

A horizontal wall border shows a repeating row of arched niches framing stylized acanthus leaves and flower forms in yellow, white, brown and gray. Beneath, bands of beading, scrolls and a green stripe with pendant motifs continue the pattern across the strip.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1815–30

Medium

Block-printed and flocked on handmade paper

Source

Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)

Size

1280 × 612 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum