Two Rare Boston Terra Cotta Co. Tiles

Two Rare Boston Terra Cotta Co. Tiles
Pottery
394 Federal St., Boston, Massachusetts, 1880-95
Thick square terra-cotta tile with recessed circular face, marked Boston Terra Cotta 394 Federal St.; and a smaller terra-cotta tile with face in relief with manufacturer's mark, respective ht. 4 3/8, 2 3/8, wd. 4 3/8, 2 3/8, dp. 1 1/2, 2 1/2 in.

Literature: These tiles are illustrated in American Art Tile 1876-1941, by Norman Karlson, p. 20.