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Tile

1870s-1880s (designed), 1888-97 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Square tile, painted with pelican and fish in green on a white ground. Impressed with early Fulham period rose mark of William de Morgan.

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, painted and glazed
Brief description
Tile, tin-glazed earthenware, painted with a pelican and fish in green, impressed with early Fulham period rose mark, by William de Morgan, England, about 1888-97
Physical description
Square tile, painted with pelican and fish in green on a white ground. Impressed with early Fulham period rose mark of William de Morgan.
Dimensions
  • Width: 5.6cm
  • Length: 5.6cm
Approximate measurements, taken from the register.
Marks and inscriptions
Early Fulham Period DM rose mark on reverse (1888-1897)
Object history
This group of tiles is thought to have been part of the 98 tiles removed from Campden House, 29 Sheffield Terrace, London in 1962.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
C.62B-1984

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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