Tile
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Glazed earthenware
DATES
1879â1884
DIMENSIONS
6 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 1/2 in. (15.6 x 15.6 x 1.3 cm)
MARKINGS
On bottom: "J. & J.G. LOW / PATENT / ART / TILE WORKS / CHELSEA, / MASS. U.S.A. / COPYRIGHT 1881 by J. & J.G. LOW."
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
88.155.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Kevin L. Stayton
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Outer edges framed with three straight-line borders, in relief of varying depths. The central design consists of a large sunflower, in relief. Entire front of the tile glazed amber.
CONDITION: Good. Large chip on top, left corner of tile back; smaller chip on top edge of back; some scratches in glazed surface; unrelated white paint on front surface; some firing imperfections; highest area of sunflower relief are scratched; green felt pads are glued to back.
MUSEUM LOCATION
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