Summary
This ornamental wall tile was made by the Campbell Brick & Tile Co. in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is glazed and enameled. It was exhibited at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition.
Physical Description
This tile has a relief design, consisting of a central disk of a flying stork in a dark green glaze. This is surrounded by conventional panels of yellow body clay on an enameled red background, with a black enameled boarder. 'Key' pattern edging in light blue and dark blue enamel surrounds the tile.
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 Campbell Brick & Tile Co, Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1881
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Manufacturer
Campbell Brick & Tile Co, 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: The Campbell Brick & Tile Co., Stoke-On-Trent; trademarked; NO. 12775.
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 cm (Length), 23 cm (Width), 1.3 cm (Height)
Object measured for Australia Gallery Redevelopment.
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Maximum dimensions
19 mm (Length), 230 mm (Width), 230 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Ceramic Tiles, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881
