2005.107.10

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ceramic tile
1927-1941
3.875 in HIGH x 3.875 in WIDE x 0.625 in DEEP
(9.84 cm HIGH x 9.84 cm WIDE x 1.59 cm DEEP)
Gift of Julia Mayberry
2005.107.10

Verso: "1.00" - written in red crayon, TL; "14" encircled - written in black crayon, CL





Ridged ceramic tile formed from terra cotta colored clay. The tile's composition includes a Viking style ship with a large sail, half a dozen long oars, and circular shields hanging from the gunwales. The crevices of the design are darkened with blue-gray glaze.

"Identified by Riley Doty. This tile resembled Batchelder tiles, which were frequently copied." - Addendum to Gift Agreement

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