A square, decorative tile. The tile itself is red/terracotta colored, while the face has a light tan glazed background with colorful decorative elements, including a green leaf and yellow and blue flourishes.
Collection
Art Collection
Cataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.org
Acquisition
Accession
2024.6
Source or Donor
Richard D. Mohr
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Richard D. Mohr
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Frank Ingerson
Role
Designer
Manufacturer
Arequipa Pottery
Date made
1916
Time Period
20th Century
Notes
Tile was made by Arequipa Pottery, but designed by Frank Ingerson
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Label
Location
On pieces of paper, taped to back of tile
Transcription
Arequipa Pottery
Marin County, CA
Spare Tile from Casa Dorinda,
Montecito, CA (1916)
designed by Frank Ingerson
of Cathedral Oaks
Language
English
Material/Technique
Pen
Type
Makers Mark
Location
Back of tile
Transcription
AREQUIPA
[logo]
CALIFORNIA
Language
English
Material/Technique
Etched
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Tile, Decorative
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Tile
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Surface Elements
Nomenclature Class
Building Components
Nomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment Objects
Dimensions
Width
6 in
Depth
3/4 in
Length
6-1/8 in
Material
Clay
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Frank Ingerson, George Dennison
Related Places
Place
Location
Casa Dorinda
City
Montecito
Region
Southern California
Continent
North America
Related Publications
Publication
"The Splendid Disarray of Beauty": The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks - A Study in Arts and Crafts Community
