Design for a Box Cover

Anna M. de Pool's ornamental design demonstrates the decorative arts tradition of the 1890s, featuring symmetrical Islamic-inspired interlace patterns in brown and white against a brilliant cobalt ground. The white circle at center—likely reserved for text or imagery—anchors the composition within an elaborate border of interwoven vines and geometric motifs. This design reflects the period's embrace of non-Western ornamental vocabularies and the commercial application of fine art to industrial production, a hallmark of the Arts and Crafts movement's influence on American packaging and design.