Wall Tile - Minton's China Works, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1880

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This item is on display at Melbourne Museum

Summary:: This glazed ornamental wall tile was manufactured at Minton's China Works in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It was exhibited by Minton, Hollins & Co at the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition; the company was awarded a gold medal for its display of 'Tiles, Encaustic, Plain and Artistic'.
Description:: Earthenware tile, with blue underglaze, printed with a design of Geraniums in green, yellow, pink and red.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Minton's China Works, 1881

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1.00 cm (Height), 20.30 cm (Width), 20.40 cm (Length)
Dimension Comment:	Object measured for Australia Gallery Redevelopment.

Tagged with:	ceramic tiles, exhibitions melbourne international 1880-1881
Themes this item is part of:	Mintons, Potters &Tile Manufactures, Stoke-upon-Trent, England, 1790s-1960s, Royal Exhibition Building Collection, Engineering Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection
On Display at:	Melbourne Museum
Primary Classification:	BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Secondary Classification:	Flooring
Tertiary Classification:	tiling
Inscriptions:	Moulded on underside: Minton's China Works, Stoke-on-Trent; trademarked.
Manufacturer:	Minton's China Works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, Great Britain, circa 1880
Place & Date Exhibited:	Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881