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A work made of woodcut block in white and green inks on tan wove paper.

Mallow

Design 1879

Designed by Kate Faulkner (English, 1841-1898 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.

Woodcut block in white and green inks on tan wove paper

Textiles