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Tile

Manufacturer Louis Comfort Tiffany (American,1848-1933)

Manufacturer Heidt Glasshouse

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1880-1890

MediumGlass

DimensionsThickness: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
Overall: 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6270

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DescriptionGlass tile of cast marbleized swirled tan, brick red, orange, green and yellow glass. With a central raised quatrefoil design. Back is ribbed with four four-pronged butterfly-like protrusions for installation.

Published ReferencesKoch, LOUIS C. TIFFANY, REBEL IN GLASS, 2nd Ed., pg. 53.