Summary
This glazed ornamental wall tile was manufactured at Minton's China Works in Stoke-on-Trent, England, after a design attributed to Christopher Dresser. It was exhibited by Minton Hollins & Co at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition; the company was awarded a gold medal for its display of 'Tiles, Encaustic, Plain and Artistic'.
Physical Description
Earthenware tile, with black underglaze, decorated with a design of bight blue storks in flight above lapping waves in front of a full moon.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Engineering, Public Life & Institutions, Working Life & Trades, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Minton's China Works, Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1881
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Artist
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Manufacturer
Minton's China Works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, Great Britain, circa 1880
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Inscriptions
Moulded on underside: Minton's China Works, Stoke-on Trent; trademarked; NO. 12587
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Brand Names
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20.1 cm (Length), 20.1 cm (Width), 1.1 cm (Height)
Object measured for Australia Gallery Redevelopment.
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Maximum dimensions
11 mm (Length), 202 mm (Width), 203 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Ceramic Tiles, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881
