Tile
MakerMade by
The Hartford Faience Co.
founded 1895
Dateabout 1909
MediumPress-molded earthenware with green, blue, and orange glaze; cement
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (width x depth): 12 x 9in. (30.5 x 22.9cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionRectangular, horizontal, earthenware mosaic tile reflecting the Arts and Crafts style of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The large tile is composed of many smaller, irregularly shaped tiles that are held together with a black earthenware. These are adhered to a solid stoneware panel. The tile shows a duck in flight, wings turned up in a "V", flying to the right. The duck is dark blue and green, with an orange beak and feet. The duck is flying in front of a light blue sky and green wavy tiles below, representing a landscape. The back of the tile has a "Hartford Faience" mark and three hand-incised, undulating lines. Cement has adhered to portions of the back of the tile, most noticeably around the corners.
Between the duck's upraised wings is a small, circular point of impact. Five cracks in the tile emanate out from this point. Overall, the tile has some crazing and cracks in the top surface tiles.
Between the duck's upraised wings is a small, circular point of impact. Five cracks in the tile emanate out from this point. Overall, the tile has some crazing and cracks in the top surface tiles.
Object number1994.72.0
MarkingsOn the back of the tile, an impressed, rectangular maker's mark reads, "HARTFORD/ FAIENCE". The word "Faience" is incised inside of a horizontally-oriented diamond.Subject Terms
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