Description: Print Specifics: A superb print from a series of prints depicting objects of arts and manufacture exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial International Exposition (World's Fair). Type of print: Lithograph - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print - actual 1876 Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Few minor light brownish spots in blank margins.. Dimensions: 11 x 16.5 inches (1 inch = 2,54 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image.Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNotes: 1. Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. The photos show the overall view of the print and an enlarged detail. 3. Due to its dimensions, the print will be mailed in a sturdy 4" (10 cm) diameter tube. Excerpt from the original narrative: ORNAMENTAL TILES by MINTON, HOLLINS & CO, ENGLAND : The rapidly increasing demand for tiles of all descriptions, of late years is remarkable, not only in England, but throughout Europe; and the admirable exhibit of Messrs. Minton & Co., in Philadelphia, has already led to large orders from the United States. Abroad they are used in almost all modern buildings of any pretension. They make the most serviceable and ornamental floors for public buildings. In the South Kensington Museum alone there are some 40,000 square feet of pavement laid. They are used in railway stations, on shipboard, and for decorating walls and pavements of churches. For this latter purpose, great numbers are required in the work of restoration of old cathedrals. At Worcester, the cathedral which has lately been restored has a tiled chancel of most elaborate design, a part of which is over four hundred years old. The dilapidated portions have been renewed with tiles made in exact imitation of the ancient tiles, and at a cost of not less than $10,000. In the United States the tiles manufactured by Messrs. Minton, Holins & Co. have been introduced quite extensively. A fine specimen can be seen in the Capitol at Washington; but these fail to give an adequate idea of the variety and richness of the designs which are now produced and largely used for decoration. This firm made a very complete and interesting exhibit of all varieties of tiles, and merited the great interest with which it was regarded by all classes of visitors. The manufacture of encaustic tiling was commenced in 1840 by Mr. Herbert Minton, and 1s now carried on by Mr. Hollins in a new establishment, built upon the old site at Stoke-upon-Trent. The business has largely increased, and there is a constantly increasing demand for the plain white tiles which are supplied at the works for about five dollars per hundred. The manufacture of tiles in the United States is quite limited, and confined to those of a coarser quality for paving. A company has, however, been recently established for making tiles from furnace slag, the vitrifying qualities of which seem to be peculiarly adapted to the production of a glazed tile. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
Price: 29.96 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2024-08-31T18:55:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.45 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Style: Vintage
Listed By: Martin2001
Material: Lithograph
Date of Creation: 1876
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Features: Not-framed
Dimensions: ca 11" x 16" (28 x 41 cm)
Subject: 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition
Type: Print
