PATTERNS AND ORNAMENTS OF THE 19th CENTURY contains a striking collection of decorative designs from the period referred to in the English-speaking world as the Victorian Age. Design and the decorative arts in this period were known for their intricate ornamentation, reinterpretation of historic styles and the introduction of artistic and cultural influences from Asia and the middle east. This collection includes designs taken from textiles, household furnishings, architectural and interior design and weaponry.