Tile: Transferware (TK)

Object/Artifact

Robert Darr Wert & Country Prints

Tile: Transferware (TK).

PKM collection. Images: PKM, unless noted.

Name/Title

Tile: Transferware (TK)

Description

A three-color transfer print on a glazed white tile blank depicting a pattern from traditional transferware. The artwork is transferred to the tile from printed paper, and can be seen wrapping the downward faces of the tile edges; see images. This pattern is a departure from Wert’s typical Americana themes and may be a response to the rising interest in Victoriana during the 1960’s. This design was also produced as a round tile in a red colorway; see images.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Robert Darr Wert

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Country Prints, Ceramo Studio, New York

Date made

circa 1962 - circa 1965

Time Period

20th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

New York City

Notes

Preparation of printed transfers, firing and finishing by Ceramo Studios, NYC. This example is printed on the thinner tile body used by Country Prints/Ceramo Studio from 1962 onward.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Country Print Tiles/Ceramo Studio imprint on cork backing.

Dimensions

Height

1/4 in

Width

6 in

Depth

6 in

Material

White Tile Blank, Transfer Print, Cork, Ink

Color

Blue, Dark Blue, Black