Tile: A tile manufactured by either Batchelder and Brown or Batchelder-Brown of Los Angeles, ca. 1920s. The molded tile depicts, in raised relief, a two-handled pot with a plant in it. The plant has six lower fronds with three flowers at the top. The background of the tile consists of branches with leaves. The tile is brown with blue accents, done either in matte glaze or stain. Maker's marks (see marks/inscriptions) are on the reverse. In good condition. Stamped on the back center, "BATCHELDER/LOS ANGELES." Written in blue ink or paint on the upper right edge is, "531." Something in the same color and material is written at the lower left corner but is not readable.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Tile
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Surface Elements
Nomenclature Class
Building Components
Nomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment Objects
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Tiles
Search Terms
Building Component, Tile, Batchelder & Brown [Firm], Batchelder-Wilson [Firm], Tiles in interior decoration
