Name/Title
Decorative Redwoods TileEntry/Object ID
2024.6.10Description
A large square, decorative tile. The tile itself is red/terracotta in color, and features a redwoods scene on its face. The design consists of four redwood trees, with water, a road, and hills scattered throughout.Collection
Art CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2024.6Source or Donor
Richard D. MohrAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Richard D. MohrMade/Created
Date made
1912Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Location
Cathedral OaksCity
Los GatosRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Tile was made by an unknown student of the Cathedral Oaks school, under the direction of Albert Solon, under the design influence of Frank Ingerson and Pedro Lemmos.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On paper, taped to back of tileTranscription
R-167Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PenLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Tile, DecorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
TileNomenclature Sub-Class
Surface ElementsNomenclature Class
Building ComponentsNomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsDimensions
Width
9 inDepth
1 inLength
9-1/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Frank Ingerson, George Dennison, Albert SolonRelated Publications
Publication
"The Splendid Disarray of Beauty": The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks - A Study in Arts and Crafts CommunityNotes
Page 90Provenance
Provenance Detail
Sourced by Riley DotyOwner/Agent
Riley DotyRole
Purchased the tiles, then gifted to donorAcquisition Method
PurchaseAcquisition Date
1992Disposition Method
Gift/Donation
