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Object Name
Wall Tile
Object Number
1935-05-1
Description
Matte black finished plaque. Square with molded relief of man with a full beard. Figure has a gray painted finish. "ACF" incised in lower left corner. Back reads: "John Brown/of Osawatomie/Born May 9, 1800/at Torrington, Conn./Executed at Harpers Ferry/Tyles Molded and Painted by Hand/Cr. Cranston-Fenner Studios/New Preston, Litchfield, County, Conn." "Cranston-Fenner incised" on the back as well.
Comment
1935-05-0a (number on tile) C534 3943 (old number)
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
20th century
Dimensions
3/8" thick, 6" long, 4 1/2" wide.
Materials
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