Summary
This glazed ornamental wall tile was manufactured by the Campbell Brick & Tile Co. in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is partly glazed and partly enameled. It was exhibited at the 1800 Melbourne International Exhibition.
Physical Description
The tile has a relief design of a horse-chestnut, enameled in a pale yellow, and a squirrel, enameled in white. The design is set on a dark yellow, glazed background.
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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. 12770.
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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
20.7 cm (Length), 20.7 cm (Width), 1.3 cm (Height)
Object measured for Australia Gallery Redevelopment.
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Keywords
Ceramic Tiles, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881
