1899 and 1901 Calendar Tiles with Historic Scenes of Bunker Hill and the Washington Elm 2 colors Garment-dyed

Garment-dyed

Date of Ratification of the Constitution by each of the thirteen original States

When thirteen British colonies allied to seek independence

Sotheby’s explains the process: Transfer printing onto creamware began in England in the mid-18th century to fulfill the desires of the public seeking inexpensive yet decorative wares

1899 and 1901 Calendar Tiles with Historic Scenes of Bunker Hill and the Washington Elm 2 colors Garment-dyedUpdated June 18: All tiles are sold . . . Antique Wedgwood calendar tile made for Jones, McDuffee and Stratton Company, pottery merchants in Boston, Massachusetts, who for many years had these made as advertising premiums for their customers, with a calendar on one side, a scene from historic places on the other, and a hole from which to hang it. 1899 Washington Elm (1) SOLD 1901 Bunker Hill (2) SOLD Size: 3. 5" x 5" Shipping: $5. 95. Please allow one