Flint Faience Tiles a - Z (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764320408 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. She wrote Where Does a Tiger-Heron Spend the Night? with the hope of turning young children into birders before they can read. She lives in Whitby, Ontario. About the Author Margaret Carney shares her deep love of nature through weekly newspaper columns as well as her books for children, which include At Grandpa's Sugar Bush and The Biggest Fish in the Lake
Many sections feature photo documentation of these collectible tiles installed in homes, schools, churches, restaurants, swimming pools, and more. Present day values are provided in the captions. This fascinating and informative A to Z collector's book is a valuable addition to the library resources of any tile and ceramics collector or maker.. This stunning new book, arranged alphabetically by subject areas, captures the essence of the successful Flint Faience Tile Company's highly diversified production between 1921-33 in Flint, Michigan. The history of this ceramic tile company, its major designers, and the designs and styles of its products are woven throughout a tapestry of more than 825 color photos illustrating both rare and popular tiles. Showcased are Art Deco and Arts & Crafts style tiles, animal and nursery rhyme designs, geometric motifs,
Great book! Wonderful History Great Photos! M. Schodowski Outstanding book!So impressed, I contacted the author because my son's school built in 1929 has Flint Faience Tiles in it.The Author wished he knew of my son's school (Stiles) aka Oakland Steiner -- when he wrote the bookBoth the book and the author have a wealth of information on these tiles -- Just facinatingBUY THIS BOOKAn amazing piece of history & Amazing photos - beautifly done
She lives in Whitby, Ontario. She wrote Where Does a Tiger-Heron Spend the Night? with the hope of turning young children into birders before they can read. . Margaret Carney shares her deep love of nature through weekly newspaper columns as well as her books for children, which include At Grandpa's Sugar Bush and The Biggest Fish in the Lake