A liner tile with a flower and leaf design manufactured by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, Los Angeles, ca. 1925. The raised line, white bodied tile has a black border at top and bottom, pink background and four light blue leaves at center with two partial and three full light purple flowers with yellow centers around the leaves. This design is identical to that of 97.54.2, except that the design is upside down. The company's stamp is on the reverse center (see marks/inscriptions.) In good condition with minor chips on the lower corners. Stamped on the back center is "A. E. T. Co. L. T. D. HERMOSA / U. S. PAT. NO. 1628910."
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Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Tile
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Surface Elements
Nomenclature Class
Building Components
Nomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment Objects
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Building Component, Tile, American Encaustic Tiling Company, Tiles in interior decoration
