Tile Fragment, Earthenware Item Number: 45KI765/P30-3 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

AMEC Analysis: Part: Other Paste: Earthenware, white Comments: Appears to be some type of hardware implement. Two white earthenware tile fragments, possibly from the same tile although they do not cross mend. One side of each fragment is glazed and smooth, the other unglazed and molded. Probably made by American Encaustic Tile Company who are known for decorative tiles but also a producer of fixtures and white tile (info and dates from http://www.kovels.com/priceguide/kovels_americanencaustictilingco/). Larger fragment labeled 45KI765/P30-3a, smaller fragment labeled 45KI765/P30-3b. Glaze crazing on smaller fragment. 2/8/2010 L. Penttila

Collection Owner

Owned by The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Dimension Details

Depth = Thickness. Dimensions are of larger fragment. 40.8 g fragment is L: 3.13"; W: 2.13"; Th: .39".

Geographical Search Terms

King County North America Northwest Coast Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

Item History

What

Name
Tile Fragment, Earthenware
Identification Number
45KI765/P30-3
Type of Item
earthenware tile fragment
Material
earthenware ceramic
Manufacturing Technique
molded, clear glaze and fired
Overall
length 8.89 cm, width 7.62 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 87.4 g

Who

Field Collector
Inc. AMEC Earth and Environmental

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Accession Number
2008-177
Classification
Site Type: Historic Debris Scatter/ConcentrationSite Type: Historic Object(s)
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
2
Excavated By
Amec Earth and Environmental, Inc.
Site Number
45-KI-765
Unit
Area P30
Object Category
Ceramic
Object Sub Category
Earthenware