Victorian Tiles, printed and painted
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Inv. C.173 to D-1976
Additional Image:
"TUESDAY" and "WEDNESDAY": Designed by Elizabeth Ellen Houghton for Minton
"THURSDAY" and "FRIDAY": Designed by Elizabeth Ellen Houghton for Minton
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Shape Type: Miscellaneous
Pattern Type: Genre Scenes
Date: c. 1880-1890 Dimensions: - Length: 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
- Width: 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Maker: Minton & Co.
Description:
Dust-pressed earthenware tiles, printed and hand-colored in pinkish red, depicting scenes of household tasks, under titles of the days of the week. This tile depicts "MONDAY". Designed by Elizabeth Ellen Houghton (1853 - 1922) an illustrator and painter. Her illustrations can be seen along with those of her cousin Thomas Crane (brother of the designer Walter Crane) in 'London Town' a childrens' poetry book...
Description:
Dust-pressed earthenware tiles, printed and hand-colored in pinkish red, depicting scenes of household tasks, under titles of the days of the week. This tile depicts "MONDAY". Designed by Elizabeth Ellen Houghton (1853 - 1922) an illustrator and painter. Her illustrations can be seen along with those of her cousin Thomas Crane (brother of the designer Walter Crane) in 'London Town' a childrens' poetry book written by Felix Leigh in 1883. Reference - Minton Tiles 1835-1935. Stoke-on-Trent City Museum and Art Gallery. 1984. pp37, 48
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