Wednesday, November 30, 2011

ABC Wednesday: T is for tiles

Many Oakland buildings are trimmed or decorated with hand made tiles.  Most are from the 20s and 30s.  Here's a sample.  For more takes on "T", visit ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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14 comments:

  1. Chubskulit RoseNovember 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful design!!!

    Tooth Fairy please come and see it when you get a chance. Thanks!

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  2. John @ Beans and I on the LooseNovember 29, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I think this is rapidly becoming a lost art. It is a shame too.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Very imaginative and creative

    Pheno, ABCW Team

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  4. Roger Owen GreenNovember 30, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Tasty trim.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. FranciscaNovember 30, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Your Tiles make a Terrific T post.

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  6. Louis la VacheNovember 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Very nice selection of tiles for the meme and to compose your mosaic!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Super T post. I often see these tiles but they never come out so vibrant in the photos.
    Tash - PalosVerdesDailyPhoto.blogspot.com

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  8. photowannabeNovember 30, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Vivid, beautiful tiles. It seems to be a lost art nowadays. Perfect choice for the letter T.

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  9. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comNovember 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I am such a huge fan of tile, and you are so lucky to live in a city with so many buildings still in tact from that era.

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  10. Marco C.November 30, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    and we have so many typical tiles, here in Portugal

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  11. Ken MacNovember 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    what wonderful detail.
    Thanks for nice comments back at my place!

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  12. Rob SiemannDecember 3, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Very Mediterranean!

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  13. elena nuezDecember 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    such a beautiful collage!

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  14. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Lovely collection!

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