Textile Design with Undulating Horizontal Zig-Zagging Lines and Alternating Rows of Lozenges 1840

This anonymous textile design from 1840, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases a repeating pattern of undulating horizontal zig-zagging lines and alternating rows of lozenges. The intricate pattern, executed in a muted brown and white color scheme, exemplifies the craftsmanship of textile design during this period, highlighting the importance of geometric patterns and repeating motifs in Victorian design. This design might have been intended for various applications, including upholstery, clothing, or wallpaper.