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Fireplace tile

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1870

GUSN

GUSN-223870

Description

Square earthenware tile. Painted decoration divides surface of tile into nine squares with flowers and vines within. Painted in green, black, and purple on a cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ceramic tile
earthenware
Tile, Fireplace

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

5 x 5 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2009.47

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