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Tile with Swirl Design Tile

This is a tile. It was made by Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is dated 1880–1890 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Gertrude Crownfield.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 0.8 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm (5/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tile with Swirl Design Tile; Made by Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848–1933); USA; glass; H x W x D: 0.8 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm (5/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Gertrude Crownfield; 1958-48-1

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