Sheet with four borders with a lace pattern 1775 - 1875

This anonymous 18th-century design for lace borders features intricate, repeating patterns in white on a blue ground. The repeating patterns of the lace borders are reminiscent of the Rococo style, a period known for its delicate ornamentation. The artist has likely created this piece as a pattern book for the production of lace, a popular textile during the 18th century. This sheet of paper, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the intricate world of textile design from the late 18th and 19th centuries.