Title: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE KEY PATTERNS ON THE BACKS OF UNITED STATES CERAMIC TILES, 1870S-1930S (3RD ED.)
Description: An illustrated field guide to, and classification system for, the key patterns found on the backs of mainly dust-pressed United States tiles from the 1870s through the 1930s. Also included are a bibliography and four appendices: Markings found on the backs of tiles; Patents relating to key patterns; Paper labels found on tile backs; and a timeline for U.S. tile manufacturers. The Field Guide was updated with additions and corrections through January 8, 2011.
Subjects: Abingdon Acme AET Co Alhambra Kilns American Encaustic Tiling Company American Olean American Terra Cotta Company antique tiles architectural salvage architectural tiles Atlantic Terra Cotta Batchelder Beaver Falls Art Tile Company BFAT Boston Terra Cotta, ceramic tiles, clay tiles, key patterns, tile back drawings, tile classification system, tile field guide, tile identification, tile key patterns, tile manufacturers, tile patents, tile timeline, tilebacks, U.S. tiles