Object Details
- Catalogue Status
- Research in Progress
- Description
- Square molded tile made of white clay; reverse has relief design of three concentric circles which framing inscription: "J. & J.G. Low, Patent Art Tile Works, Chelsea Mass. U.S.A., copyright 1881 by J. & J.G. Low". Face of tile decorated with stylized flower with four large blade-shaped leaves, four pointed leaves, dogwood blossom center, and pea green crackle glaze.
- Data Source
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Patentor
- J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883
- Manufacturer
- J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883
- Date
- late 19th century
- Credit Line
- Gift of Florence Barnes
- Medium
- Molded, glazed stoneware
- Dimensions
- 11 x 11 x .9 cm (4 5/16 x 4 5/16 x 3/8 in. )
- Type
- tiles
- Decorative Arts
- Tile
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