Inv. 2007.4201.24-26. Wilberforce House Museum: Hull Museums

Additional Image:

Plate from Minton, Hollins & Co.Trade Catalog circa 1875 (National Art Library TL.MIN2.3) © V&A Images/Victoria and Albert Museum.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1871-1880
Dimensions
  • Length: 20.30 in (51.56 cm)
  • Width: 20.30 in (51.56 cm)
Maker
Minton Hollins & Co.

Description:

Dust-pressed earthenware, printed in black and hand-painted in various colours with patterns in the Persian style. Impressed mark "MINTON/HOLLINS&CO/PATENT TILE/ WORKS/ STOKE ON TRENT"In reviewing the 1867 Paris Exposition, where a large section of display was given to British and French tiles, George Augustus Sala commented on their changing use in the 19th century, from a purely utilitarian fashion to ‘following the example of
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