Moorish Revival Tile with Magenta Flower (Example 1), 1926-1932
Scope and Contents
The Malibu Tile Collection contains twenty-five tiles, most produced by the locally operated Malibu Potteries (1926-1932). The tiles are various shapes and sizes, and many of the designs are inspired by Saracen, Moorish, Spanish, and Mayan cultures. The collection is organized by XXXX.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1932
Conditions Governing Access
Advance notice required for access.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 2.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Provenance
From the Gulls Way Estate.
Physical Description
This intricately patterned tile features an inlaid floral motif inspired by 15th and 16th century Hispano-Moresque design.
Dimensions
4"x4"
Stock Number
E127
Repository Details
Part of the Pepperdine University, Special Collections and University Archives Repository
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786 USA
(310) 506-4323
specialcollections@pepperdine.edu
