Taylor Tile Blue Turquoise Bird Taylor dates to the 1920's

dates to the 1920's

drinking and smoking pipes within a Tudor interior

A nice geometric tile in the Jugendstil Secessionist style

Photographed for the 4 volume Encyclopedia of American Art Tile by Norm Karlson Heavy

Tubelining is a labor intensive process

Taylor Tile Blue Turquoise Bird Taylor dates to the 1920'sIn the style of California Faience, this tile was made at Taylor Tile Company, Los Angeles CA (1934 1938). The design shows a single turquoise hummingbird in flight against a simple white background. The corners are decorated with stylized flowers. Wonderful colors. Measures 6" square and 1 2" thick and made from red clay. Small nick to edge.