Tile

• Artist: International Tile Company (Manufacturer)
• Medium: Earthenware
• Geographical Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA
• Dates: 1882-1888
• Dimensions: 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (1.3 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)
• Markings: Molded raised letters on back: "I.T. C.o / B I W [in pretzel] / B.N.Y."
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf N
• Accession Number: 87.75
• Image: "Overall", 87.75_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Glazed earthenware square tile with transfer-printed decoration. A central square with a diagonal bar at each corner is placed on a buff ground. The central square is filled with overall pattern of small scrolled lines. Over this is a large sunflower blossom surrounded by vines and leaves. CONDITION: Glaze crazed; small chips around edges; surface somewhat abraded.