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Tile

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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