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Fireplace Surround (Set of Seventeen Tiles)
Fireplace Surround (Set of Seventeen Tiles)
Fireplace Surround (Set of Seventeen Tiles)

Fireplace Surround (Set of Seventeen Tiles)

Manufacturer (English, active Stoke-upon-Trent, founded 1875)
Manufacturer (English, founded 1868)
Date1875-1900
MediumEarthenware with enamel decoration
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 6in. (15.2 x 15.2cm)
ClassificationsSTRUCTURES
Credit LineInstitute Collection
Object number63.112.1-17
DescriptionSet of seventeen sepia and cream-colored ceramic tiles from the John R. White house with design of morning glories, bees, and butterflies.
Note: Tiles apparently were not accessioned in the order in which they fit into a fireplace mantel. See diagram.
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Cornice
Maker unknown
1825-1830
Desk
A. Kimbel & J. Cabus
1876
Parlor Stove
Richardson & Boynton Co.
1877
Pitcher
Thomas Godwin
c.1840-1843
Tiebacks (Set of Two)
Maker unknown
1800-1870
Tiebacks (Set of Five)
Maker unknown
1840-1860
Tiebacks (Set of Four)
Maker unknown
19th Century
Tiebacks (Set of Two)
Maker unknown
1840-1860
Brick
N.A. White & Son
1882-1890