Delft Tile

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Collection Type

Architecture

GUSN

GUSN-370712

Description

A burgundy and white Delft tile showing Simon of Cyrene helping Christ carry the cross.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tile
ceramic (material)
tin glaze
hand-painted
Delft
Tile, Drain
Tile

Associated Building

Associated With Bowman-Carney House (Dresden, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

BOW-470

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 5 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William G. Waters

Accession Number

2016.188.429

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