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Tile
- Maker: J. & J. G. Low Art Tile Works, 1877-1907
- Medium: Glazed earthenware
- Place Manufactured: Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
- Dates: 1879-1884
- Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 1/2 in. (15.6 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm)
- Markings: On bottom: "J. & J.G. LOW / PATENT / ART / TILE WORKS / CHELSEA, / MASS. U.S.A. / COPYRIGHT 1881 by J. & J.G. LOW."
- Signature: no signature
- Inscriptions: no inscriptions
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 88.155.1
- Credit Line: Anonymous gift
- Catalogue Description: Outer edges framed with three straight-line borders, in relief of varying depths. The central design consists of a large sunflower, in relief. Entire front of the tile glazed amber. CONDITION: Good. Large chip on top, left corner of tile back; smaller chip on top edge of back; some scratches in glazed surface; unrelated white paint on front surface; some firing imperfections; highest area of sunflower relief are scratched; green felt pads are glued to back.
Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum