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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:
Glazed stoneware
Dimensions:
15.5 x 15.5 x 1.0 cm (6 1/8 x 6 1/8 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 with inscription impressed on reverse set in a double line frame: "J. & J.G. Low, Patent, Art Tile Works, Chelsea, Mass. U.S.A. Copyright 1881 by J & JG Low". Face of tile decorated with pair of stylized daisies which grow from a bamboo stem. Leaves are heart shaped. Tile is glazed teal-blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Florence Barnes
Accession Number:
1981-56-5
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
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/kq4394627c9-f127-4f71-8659-03374e9b74ba
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1981-56-5