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1903

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

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Decorative Tile Tile

This is a tile. It was manufactured by Columbia Encaustic Tile, Co. It is dated 1889–1903 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Florence Barnes. It is credited Gift of Florence Barnes.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.8 × 15.2 × 1.5 cm (4 1/4 in. × 6 in. × 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Reverse: "C E Tile Co Anderson, Ind. USA" (impressed)

Cite this object as

Decorative Tile Tile; Manufactured by Columbia Encaustic Tile, Co; USA; stoneware; H x W x D: 10.8 × 15.2 × 1.5 cm (4 1/4 in. × 6 in. × 9/16 in.); Gift of Florence Barnes; 1981-56-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Duro Olowu Selects.

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