Book cover with overall dot and diamond pattern 1800 - 1900

This anonymous book cover, dating from 1800 to 1900, is a fine example of repetitive pattern and craftsmanship. Created with a blue ink, the cover features a design of repeating diamonds and dots, layered over each other to create a complex yet visually appealing pattern. The cover's design speaks to the prevailing aesthetic sensibilities of the time, when intricate geometric patterns were highly prized. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the decorative art of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.