Book cover with pattern of organic shapes and stripes 1800 - 1900

This 19th century, anonymous book cover from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, features a repetitive geometric pattern. The cover is a teal blue color with a white and red pattern of organic shapes and stripes. This type of design was very common in the 1800s and is characteristic of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The book cover's simple, yet intricate pattern evokes a sense of order and harmony, which was a key tenet of the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. The repetitive pattern likely represents the artist's appreciation for the handmade and the individual.