Book cover with overall floral and dot pattern 1800 - 1900

This anonymous book cover from the 19th century, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a repeating pattern of stylized floral motifs and dots. The design utilizes a simple palette of black and white, likely printed onto a cream-colored paper. The repetitive nature of the design and the use of simple, stylized shapes are characteristic of printed textiles and decorative arts of the period, particularly in Europe.