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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1883

GUSN

GUSN-372270

Description

Light blue round tile for wafer dishes, trivets etc. Not in Low catalog.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
earthenware
glaze
ceramic glaze
ceramic tile
earthenware
Tile
Tile, Decorative
Tile, Decorative

Inscription

J & JG Low/ Patent/ Art Tile Works/Chelsea/ Mass. (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

TR2910.294

Maker

J. & J.G. Low Art Tile Works
(Manufacturer)

Dimensions

3/8 (D), 6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Pennington

Accession Number

2025.28.196

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