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1844.15.0.1
Architectural Tiles
1844.15.0.1

Architectural Tiles

Original Owner (American, 1590-1645)
Dateabout 1735-1745
MediumPress-molded tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt blue and overglaze enamels in black, green, orange, and yellow
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth): 5in. (12.7cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Isaac W. Stuart
DescriptionGroup of eight tin-glazed earthenware tiles with hand-painted decoration in cobalt blue and overglaze enamels in black, green, orange, and yellow. Each of the eight tiles are decorated with one of three different floral patterns, showing blue, yellow, and orange flowers on a black stem with green leaves. Each corner of the tiles are decorated with three blue bands. The tiles are said to have been installed around a fireplace.

Four of the eight tiles are not in one piece. Two tiles, .4 and .6, have a horizontal break in the middle, breaking both into two pieces. The other two broken tiles, .7 and .8, are each in three pieces.
Object number1844.15.0.1-.8
NotesHistorical Note: These tiles were originally part of the fireplace surrounds of the Wyllys Mansion on Charter Oak Place in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wyllys Mansion was built in 1636 by Governor George Wyllys (1710-1796). The site of the mansion is also where the Charter Oak stood. The mansion was purchased by Stephen Bulkeley (1768-1841).
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