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1984

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2015

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Plaque (USA)

This is a Plaque. It was designed by Herman Mueller and manufactured by American Encaustic Tiling Company. It is dated 1887–93 and we acquired it in 1984. Its medium is earthenware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Marcia Goodman and William Goodman. It is credited Gift of Marcia and William Goodman.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14.9 x 45.1cm (5 7/8 x 17 3/4in.)

It has the following markings

American Encaustic Tiling Co. Limited Works: Zanesville O. NEW YORK

Cite this object as

Plaque (USA); Designed by Herman Mueller (German, 1854–1941); Manufactured by American Encaustic Tiling Company (United States); earthenware; H x W x D: 14.9 x 45.1cm (5 7/8 x 17 3/4in.); Gift of Marcia and William Goodman; 1984-84-54

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