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16:21 08/29/2009

There are spirals in the background, which may echo the spiral formation of the sunflower seed head.

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Tile

Manufacturer: International Tile Company
Medium: Earthenware
Place Manufactured: 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
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 87.75
Credit Line: H. Randolph Lever Fund
Image: Overall, 87.75_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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.

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16:21 08/29/2009

There are spirals in the background, which may echo the spiral formation of the sunflower seed head.

posted by Lizart

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