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Repetitive patterns of decorative motifs are found in many books and folios in Special Collections. They are printed in methods ranging from engraving to pochoir to photography from the 1600s to today. The subject heading in the online catalog for pattern is Decoration and Ornament. They are arranged by country of origin.
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