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Tile (Roof tile)
1763
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1961.1135
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1135
Object Name
Tile (Roof tile)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Berks; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is probably Berks County based on owner's location.
Date
1763
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper surface
Inscription: Incised "1763/ HABIC/H IOHA/NNES/FEISTE/NAUER".
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Earthenware (redware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Slab-constructed
- Incised
Dimensions (inches)
6.299 (W) x 1.614 (D) x 13.976 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16 (W) x 4.1 (D) x 35.5 (L)