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Collection
File Collection
Title
Armstrong Tile Design
Object ID
G.08.12.13
Date Range
c. 1960
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Collection
File Collection
Title
Armstrong Tile Design
Description
Original design by Carol Lease (Morgan) of Armstrong World Industries.
Production sample is felt base flooring in a 4-block design of square shapes repeating concentrically in light and dark colors. It is a 7-color 18' repeat design for floors. Has glossy embossed surface.
Reverse is matte-black felt paper. No signature of designer. Number 2 is written in upper left and lower left corners.
One of a collection of designs and production sample created at the Styling Center of Armstrong World Industries by Carol Lease Morgan (one created by Richard E. Morgan, husband and fellow employee.)
Date Range
c. 1960
Creator
Carol Lease Morgan
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0539
Object Name
Tile
Height (cm)
45.72
Height (ft)
1.5
Height (in)
18
Width (cm)
45.72
Width (ft)
1.5
Width (in)
18
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2008-07-16
Condition Notes
Surface has speckled stains (mildew?) resulting in dull finish. Tiny losses of surface, especially at edges. Light surface cracking, especially at both top corners.
Object ID
G.08.12.13
Role
Artist
Images
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