Name/Title
"CERAMIC MOSAIC"Entry/Object ID
2000.160.1.1Description
Color: Black; Gray
"Ceramic Mosaic," issued by The Associated Tile Manufacturers, ca. 1920s. The 32-page catalog has a gray paper cover with the title on the top center. Below this is, "Standardized Sheets and Patterns / adopted by the members of / THE ASSOCIATED TILE MANUFACTURERS." A list of 13 tile manufacturing companies and a publication number is at the center. At the bottom is the logo and name of the publisher. The book begins with a definition of ceramic mosaic; an explanation of mounting and standardization of sheet sizes; a color chart; and samples of standardized sheets. Mosaic patterns available include square-straight joint; square-broken joint; hexagon; basket; and borders. Listed under each available pattern are a variety of designs illustrated in color. At the back are line-drawings of ceramic mosaic trimmers as well as notes on numbering; non-pattern colors; patterns; borders and corners; changes in colors; trimmers; grades; joints; special colors and sizes; and specifications. With abrasions, creases, and surface soiling, the object is in good condition overall.Lexicon
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Decorative arts, Mosaics, Tiles, Building materialsSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Catalogs, Associated Tile Manufacturers, Association at Beaver Falls, Decoration and ornament, Floors, Mosaic