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Patentor:
J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883  Search this
Manufacturer:
J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877 – 1883  Search this
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
Made in:
Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
Date:
late 19th century
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.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Barnes
Accession Number:
1981-56-45
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq46d33c659-df9d-4322-8c72-589be61418ab
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1981-56-45