Sheet with two borders with purple drapery and floral designs 1775 - 1875

This anonymous 19th-century wallpaper design, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features two repeating borders with floral and drapery motifs. The rich palette includes a deep purple for the drapery, with yellow, blue, and green accents throughout the design. The borders are adorned with stylized flowers and a diamond pattern, creating a sense of elegant symmetry. This printed paper, likely intended for domestic interiors, reflects the popular use of floral patterns and decorative elements in wallpaper designs during this era.