Sheet with overall diamond and dot pattern 1800 - 1900

This anonymous design for a textile pattern from the late 18th or early 19th century features a repeated diamond pattern, each composed of a delicate arrangement of dots and small dashes of blue and red. The use of dots in this pattern suggests a connection to textile printing techniques popular during this period. This design, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, provides insight into the intricate patterns and artistic sensibilities of the time.