International Tile Co Brooklyn NY Lily of the Valley & Tulips Cowboy A large hand made tile

A large hand made tile plaque of a bird of paradise in high relief against a leafy background

the back has traces of mortar

There are incised holes on the top edge for a hanging string

one of a series of "kindergarten" tiles

International Tile Co Brooklyn NY Lily of the Valley & Tulips Cowboy A large hand made tileThis transfer tile was made at the International Tile Company (1882 1888) of Brooklyn NY. It measures 6" square and 5 16" thick. The intricate geometric image has bands of lily of the valley flowers radiating from the center, separating images of stylized tulips.. The back is marked with the company's NY Pretzel mark B. N. Y. and I. T. C. Excellent condition with a shiny unworn surface.