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A work made of woodblock print in white, green, and pink inks on cream wove paper.

Michaelmas Daisy

Design c. 1912, made after 1940

Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Printed at Jeffrey & Co., London (English, 1836–1927)

England

The firm of Jeffrey & Co. was responsible for manufacturing all of the wallpapers made under the Morris & Co. label. Under director Metford Warner (about 1843–1930), Jeffrey & Co. had a reputation as one of the finest printers in England and also printed designs by Walter Crane and C. F. A. Voysey. The company’s relationship with Morris & Co. continued until they were absorbed into a larger conglomerate in 1927.

Woodblock print in white, green, and pink inks on cream wove paper

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