New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Tile

Manufacturer Louis Comfort Tiffany (American,1848-1933)

Manufacturer Heidt Glasshouse

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1880-1890

MediumGlass

DimensionsThickness: 3/8 in. (1 cm)
Overall: 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in. (10 x 10 cm)

InscribedImpressed on back edge: "PATENT APPLIED FOR"

Credit LineMuseum collection

Object number0.3631.20

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-7, Case 44

DescriptionOpaque orange marbleized with "scene" like surface -- smooth and glossy in part of circular center. Four butterfly-type projections & grids on back to be used in installation.

Label TextLouis Comfort Tiffany American (1848-1933) Tile, 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in. (3/8 in. thick) Glass Museum collection 0.3631.20