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from the large factory he operated in Los Angeles from 1920-1930, the factory from which his work was shipped across the county. Highlights in the exhibit include a custom family medallion, “Sign of the Green Rabbit,” and segment from a huge 1914 custom creation for a Downtown Los Angeles “Chocolate Shop.” Batchelder tiles harmonized with the aesthetic and color pallet of Arts and Crafts and period revival architecture and furnishings. They drew subject matter from the natural environment--as well as from folklore, music and the popularity of Asian and Mayan influences. The Batchelder exhibit marks a major donation to the museum on the part of Dr. Winter of Batchelder tiles and archives. A related exhibit at the museum celebrates the major role Pasadena has played in the ceramics world. “Cast & Fired: Pasadena’s Mid-Century Ceramics Industry” features ceramic objects from over 30 companies, many of which began at kilns in local backyards and moved on to full-fledged factories. “Batchelder: Tilemaker” “Cast & Fired: Pasadena’s Mid-Century Ceramics Industry” Pasadena Museum of History Through February 12 www.pasadenahistory.org
Large Peacock Tile Marked Batchelder, Los Angeles. Design in 1923 catalogue Peacock Design Drawing From Batchelder’s book, Design in Theory and Practice
Custom tile with classical child holding laurel wreath Marked Batchelder, Pasadena. Identical to custom tile installed in 1914 Freeman House by architects Arthur and Alfred Heineman.
Ernest A. Batchelder, Tudor Rose Tile Ernest A. Batchelder, Mark Tile from Evangelist Series Both designs in 1912 catalogue
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