Textile Design with Vertical Scrolls of Pearls with Circles Separated by Vertical Undulating Garlands of Stylized Leaves 1840

This anonymous textile design from 1840, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating pattern of vertical scrolls adorned with pearls and circles. The scrolls are separated by undulating garlands of stylized leaves, creating a sense of rhythm and movement. The design utilizes a rich color palette, with vibrant orange, pink, and purple circles against a brown background, making this a captivating example of 19th-century textile design.