Accession # |
1990.192 |
Maker |
California Art Tile Corporation
|
Title |
Tile |
Date |
20th century |
Medium |
Earthenware |
Dimensions |
5 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 5/8 in. (14.9 x 14.9 x 1.6 cm) |
Marks |
Impressed on back: "CALIFORNIA / ART TILE / CORPORATION / Richmond / CALIF." - impressed once completely and three other times incompletely. |
Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
Signed |
Unsigned |
Credit Line |
Gift of Joseph V. Garry |
Location |
Visible Storage: Case 43, Drawer C
|
Description |
Tile. Glazed earthenware on cream body. Square tile, one side with rounded upper edge and fully glazed side. Overall dark cream color with "sponge" effect in dark brown under vitreous glaze. Reverse with molded ribs, unglazed.
Condition: Very good; very minor scratches to top; one small dark colored firing flaw to top; small blue encrustation on back. |