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.
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architectural detail,
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Beautiful design!!!
ReplyDeleteTooth Fairy please come and see it when you get a chance. Thanks!
I think this is rapidly becoming a lost art. It is a shame too.
ReplyDeleteVery imaginative and creative
ReplyDeletePheno, ABCW Team
Tasty trim.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Your Tiles make a Terrific T post.
ReplyDeleteVery nice selection of tiles for the meme and to compose your mosaic!
ReplyDeleteSuper T post. I often see these tiles but they never come out so vibrant in the photos.
ReplyDeleteTash - PalosVerdesDailyPhoto.blogspot.com
Vivid, beautiful tiles. It seems to be a lost art nowadays. Perfect choice for the letter T.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteand we have so many typical tiles, here in Portugal
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks for nice comments back at my place!
Very Mediterranean!
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful collage!
ReplyDeleteLovely collection!
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