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Der Ornamentenschatz (The Treasury of Ornament) by Heinrich Dolmetsch is a classic 19th-century pattern book featuring extensive historical design plates, global artistic epochs, and practical visual motifs. Published initially in Stuttgart in 1887 (with later English editions), it serves as a comprehensive visual reference for decorators, architects, and artists.