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Tile, Wall

Object number2009.36.1

Manufacturer Jeannette Corporation (1970 - 1983)

Date1940-1949

OriginJeannette, PA

MediumGlass; paper

Credit LineGift of Richard O'Conner

DescriptionSquare opaque glass tile.Dimensions6 x 0.375 x 6 in. (15.2 x 1 x 15.2 cm)
InscriptionsFive paper labels taped to backside:
"JEANNETTE / GLASS / CO." ;
"LINCOLN / TUNNEL / NYC" ;
"1940s" ; "COMPLIMENTS / OF" ;
"HARRY / EVANS".
Handwritten in pencil(?) on lower right corner on back, "L97.32"(?).
Historical NotesGlass tile made by Jeannette Glass Co. for the Lincoln Tunnel. Jeannette Glass Company produced thousands tiles that line both the Lincoln Tunnel and Holland Tunnel in New York City. The glass tiles were prized for their ability to reflect and enhance light.Label TextJeannette Glass Co. made thousands of these tiles for the walls of the Lincoln Tunnel. Glass tiles were prized for their ability to reflect and enhance light.

Related person Harry Evans

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