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Moorish Revival Tile with Magenta Flower (Example 2), 1926-1932

 Item — Box: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

Contact:
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu 90263-4786 USA
(310) 506-4323