Two Designs for Plate Borders 19th century

This 19th century design for a plate border, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features two distinct motifs. The upper design showcases a blue and gold border with delicate floral accents and a central oval containing a cluster of pink and blue blossoms. The lower design is comprised of a meandering ribbon with a similar floral motif. These designs were likely created for decorative purposes, showcasing the aesthetic sensibilities of the time in ornamentation. They represent the trend of intricate detail and graceful floral patterns in 19th-century decorative art.