| Accession # |
88.64 |
|
Manufacturer |
International Tile Company
|
| Title |
Tile |
| Date |
1882-1888 |
| Medium |
Earthenware |
| Dimensions |
1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (1.3 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on back: "IT Co / B I W [in pretzel] / BNY" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Diana M. Sawney and Lorraine Gordon |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 36, Shelf N (Ceramics)
|
| 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. |
