Torn brown block-printed border of classical figures: a standing woman, seated figures by a tall column, and a woman at right.

Border with Classical Figures

A torn, brown-toned block-printed border shows classical figures: a standing woman at left beside an animal, seated figures by a tall column, and a seated woman at right. Damaged edges and paper staining are visible along the strip.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 1785–1810
Medium: Block-printed on handmade paper
Source: Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum)
Size: 2999 × 1446 px

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Public domain · Smithsonian (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1810).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

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

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