Summary
This glazed ornamental wall tile was manufactured by the Campbell Brick & Tile Co. in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is a Inlaid or Encaustic tile, meaning the design is inlaid into the body of the tile. It was exhibited at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition.
Physical Description
This is an Inlaid or Encaustic tile, with a conventional floral design. Consisting of a stylized floral design in white and yellow on a bright blue background.
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. 12779.
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25.8 cm (Length), 23.3 cm (Width), 1.2 cm (Height)
Object measured for Australia Gallery Redevelopment.
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Keywords
Ceramic Tiles, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881
