Sheet with a border with pink and multicolor floral garlands on a black background 1775 - 1875

This anonymous sheet from the 18th or 19th century, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating pattern of three decorative bands on a black background. The top and bottom bands feature pink and blue floral garlands with leaves, all bordered by a beaded trim. The middle band displays stylized, alternating floral forms in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and white. These patterns likely served as decorative elements for textiles or wallpapers, typical of the era.