NYC Manhole, White on Charcoal contract Multi-colored illustration on a light

Multi-colored illustration on a light background

Ward and Adriaan are mainly interested in mixing elements of high culture and popular culture into their designs

Equinox is a celebration of the corn dolly - plaited straw ornaments woven from the last sheaf of the harvest to ensure a good harvest in the coming year

The pattern runs at a horizontal which creates an unexpected and modern flow to a full on floral design

The Rae pattern is a gestural flower design drawn with vivid

NYC Manhole, White on Charcoal contract Multi-colored illustration on a lightOverview Merenda created this pattern from rubbings on various NYC manhole covers, specifically covers made by foundries in NYC. Like the Native Americans whose culture and history lies beneath these manholes, the foundries near the turn of the 20th century are a thing of the past and do not thrive anymore. NYC manhole production is now outsourced and made in India. Measurements Each roll is 40" wide, available in 3 lengths: 9', 10'6", or 12' (54"