Tiles
MakerMade by
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Dateabout 1900
MediumPress-molded earthenware with a green glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth of each tile): 6 x 3in. (15.2 x 7.6cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1992.6.2-.5
DescriptionGroup of four rectangular, earthenware tiles with an opaque green glaze applied to the top, textured surface. Some of the glaze has dripped down the sides and back of each tile, although ceramic is exposed on the sides and back of each tile. The back of each tile has an impressed rectangular area with the raised words, "THE HARTFORD FAIENCE CO./ HARTFORD, CONN." There are small chips on the corners and edges of all four tiles.
Status
Not on view
