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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: Printed on back: "INTERNATIONAL TILE CO / BROOKLYN.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: 88.2
Credit Line: Purchased with funds given by Paul F. Walter
Image: Overall, 88.2_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Square glazed earthenware tile with white ground; transfer printed decoration in dark brown. Decoration comprises wide diagonal band within which are two circular reserves showing landscape scenes, one with pheasants, and one with fox. Branch of leaves at cross diagonal. CONDITION: Excellent.

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