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: Impressed on back: "IT Co / B I W [in pretzel] / BNY"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf N
• Accession Number: 88.64
• Image: 88.64.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Square tile, glazed buff-colored earthenware with transfer-printed decoration in black. Pattern comprises diagonal bands at each corner, set with 1/4 stylized sunburst; central field is irregular octagon in shape and is scattered with various floral sprigs. CONDITION: Glaze crazed and discolored. Chip to upper left corner; two chips along right front edge; various chips on rear edges. Old mortar attached.