NYC Manhole, Blue on White chevron Yellow illustration on white background

Yellow illustration on white background

Shades of purple and green illustration

and orange illustration on a cream background

Neutral illustration on light blue background

This is our first collaboration with artist Rob Ryan - featuring his unmistakable paper cut imagery

NYC Manhole, Blue on White chevron Yellow illustration on white backgroundOverview 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"