tile, decorative
tile, decorative

tile, decorative

Object

Accession Number
2007.021.001.002
Alternate Name
wall tile
Description
1 of 9 blue and white Minton tiles in the Sea Nymph pattern that form this accession. This tile depicts a sea nymph swimming among three fish.
Narrative
These blue and white tiles are in the Sea Nymph pattern designed by John Moyr Smith (1839-1912) for Minton’s China Works at Stoke-On-Trent.
History of Use
​These nine tiles were originally used in a bathroom at Ashnola, the residence of the late Emily Ellen Dunsmuir (Mrs. Northing Pinkney Snowden) and her husband. Ashnola later became part of the Gorge Road Hospital and was demolished in 1971. The tiles were rescued from destruction by the vendor’s mother, Audrey Sturdy, who worked as the head nurse of the first wing at the Gorge Road Hospital when the demolition occurred.
Date
circa 1888
Dimensions
15.3 cm x 15.3 cm
Material
Ceramic
Artist/Photographer
John Moyr Smith
Brand Name
Minton
Technique
Glazed; Transfer printed; Fired
Country of Origin
United Kingdom

Related people/businesses/organizations
John Moyr Smith (artist)
Emily Ellen Dunsmuir (owner)
Related Association
Ashnola (was used in)