2005.107.2

ceramic tile
1920-1936
3.8125 in HIGH x 3.8125 in WIDE x 0.625 in DEEP
(9.68 cm HIGH x 9.68 cm WIDE x 1.59 cm DEEP)
Gift of Julia Mayberry
2005.107.2

S & S / TILE Co / SAN JOSE / CAL - stamped in clay on verso center of tile. Partially obscured by old grout.
Verso: ".50" - written in red crayon, left of center; "10" encircled - written in black crayon, TR

Flat square ceramic tile glazed in shades of green, blue, and yellow. The surface of the tile has a geometric and floral design with a dark green scalloped outer border. Four dark blue flowers with yellow centers and light green borders join around a yellow diamond at center.

Riley Doty notes that S & S might have used a printing press to make the dark outline. - From Addendum to Gift Agreement (see file)

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