Victorian fireplace tiles from 1023 Morton Street, 1889

Name/Title

Victorian fireplace tiles from 1023 Morton Street, 1889

Entry/Object ID

1990.7.1

Description

Acc. No. 90.7.1 Subject Category: Homes of Alameda (Victorian) Date or Period: 1889 Object: Tiles, fireplace Description: Set of fireplace opening tiles with central theme (two large highly glazed green tiles) depicting a mythological subject (human figures, with wings, leading horses). The accompanying tiles (square & rectangular) are of medium brown color. History of Object: Tiles removed from second parlor fireplace, 1023 Morton Street, erected 1889. Acquired from: Greg Beattie Date: 2-6-1990