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Tile

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-39970

Description

Dark green glazed earthenware square tile with felt covered base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
glazing (coating)
earthenware
art pottery
Tile
Tile, Decorative
Tile, Decorative

Inscription

"GRUEBY POTTERY BOSTON USA" (around abstract leaf). (Applied)

Maker

Grueby Faience Company (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 9 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1938.1212

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Related Items

Title Tile Accession Number 1938.1213

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