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A work made of woodblock print in red, black, and brown inks on cream wove paper.

Indian

Design 1871

Design attributed to George Gilbert Scott (English, 1811-1878) 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 red, black, and brown inks on cream wove paper

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