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Object Name Tile
Description Square tile with oval design oriented towards the top of the tile. Inside think, oval band is a ribbon that reads "SPREAD EAGLE TAVERN". Under ribbon is the American eagle holding arrows and an olive branch. American seal on eagle's chest. "1837" printed under eagle.
Collection Ross C. Purdy Museum Collection
Dimensions W-13 L-13 cm
Early Date 1996
Late Date 1996
Material Ceramic
Medium Glazed
Notes "A Summitville Original MADE IN AMERICA BY AMERICANS SUMMITVILLE TILES INC. SUMMITVILLE, OHIO 43962 216-223-1511".
Place of Origin Summitville, Ohio
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