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19th Century Ornamental Granite Tiles

posted by Jason Kottke Apr 28, 2023

a sample pattern from a book of granite tiles patterns

a sample pattern from a book of granite tiles patterns

a sample pattern from a book of granite tiles patterns

a sample pattern from a book of granite tiles patterns

From 1898, an album of ornamental granite tile patterns available from Threlkeld Granite Co. Ltd. The company was located in the Lake District of northwest England and the quarry they operated is now a mining museum — you can read about the history of the company on their website (via present & correct)