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Border Tiles-1999.001.070-.076, 1840

 File — Box: Artifact-16, Object: 1999.001.070-.076

Collection Overview

Border Tiles made of kiln fired red clay. Salt glazed with raised patterns on one side. Used to line garden walkways. Possibly made on plantation near Hickory Hill. Purchase provenance date: c. 1840.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840

Extent

From the Collection: 24 archival boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository

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