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| arts and crafts era dutch boy tile |
I saw these little gems, and I just had to take pictures. Original Arts and Crafts like a nice piece of Weller Claywood or Burntwood pottery. Lovely. Little dutch boy and dutch girl ceramic tiles.
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| 1921 Craftsman Tile, Tacoma, WA |
Little parts and pieces of a Visions of a bygone era. Little gems that have survived. For years I lived in a neighborhood that included many arts and crafts era houses. It was a wonderful neighborhood.
The dutch boy and dutch girl tiles came from that area, and are located in recently remodeled 1921 craftsman style house in Tacoma, Washington, in a neighborhood known as the North End. The fireplace had been the sole source of heat and the tiles were covered in 90 years of smoot. During a rebuild of the house, the homeowner cleaned the tiles. I totally agree with cleaning the tiles. Who needs all that grime in a nicely remodeled home? Some, and I would like to think a small number of people, would have said to leave the patina. I disagree completely on this one -- clean is cool and brought out the details and contrast.
I noticed them immediately and thought how nicely they complemented the period of the house. Interestingly enough, almost the only thing original about the house was the mantle and tiles. I can't imagine how much scrubbing it took to get these tiles this clean. Nice detail to save.
Jimmyjumpnjive 2012
