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Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Carnation

Tile
ca. 1885 (made), 1872-1882 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tile of earthenware, decoration with two carnation flowers painted in blue enamels surrounded by foliage painted green, on a white slip.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCarnation (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Earthenware painted in enamel colours
Brief description
Tile, 'Carnation' pattern, earthenware painted in enamel colours, made by William de Morgan at the Merton Abbey factory, England (London), ca. 1885
Physical description
Tile of earthenware, decoration with two carnation flowers painted in blue enamels surrounded by foliage painted green, on a white slip.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15.2cm
  • Width: 15.2cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mrs G. M. Spear
Production
Made at the Merton Abbey factory
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.11B-1971

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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