One fragment of a tin glazed (delft) tile. There is a white tin glaze on the face of the tile with a painted cobalt (blue) design, possibly of a person. Mortar or cement is attached to the back surface. Discolored and possibly burned. May be associated with the Great Fire of 1835 in New York City.
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Object number
207.5
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Date made
1600 - 1800
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Decoration
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Color
Cobalt Blue
Blue
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Animals/objects
Tile
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Category
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Class
Ceramic
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Material
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Context
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Ware types
Tin Glazed (Delft)
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Techniques
Burned