The Art Nouveau style started in the late 1800s and was over by the First World War. It was the style of the age--seen on public buildings and advertisements, inside private homes and outside street cafes--adorning the life of the city. It was a backlash against the ugliness and grime of the industrial age and rapid urban growth. These Art Nouveau machine Embroidery quilt squares were inspired by the by the beautiful tiles of the period. The designs are just shy of 3.90"square.