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Tile

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Square molded tile made of white clay, Tile face is decorated with stylized dandelions (gone to seed) in an all-over pattern set between plain horizontal borders. Tile is painted deep honey-brown crackle glaze.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Manufacturer
J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883
Date
1877–83
Credit Line
Gift of Florence Barnes
Medium
Molded glazed earthenware
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 x 11 x 1.8 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 11/16 in.)
Type
tiles
Decorative Arts
Tile
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