Gladding, McBean & Co., Interpace, and Franciscan Ceramics Tile 1943-1984 (Franciscan Ceramics Tableware, Art Ware, and Tile 1943-1984) Hardcover – June 25, 2024

Gladding, McBean & Co., Interpace, and Franciscan Ceramics Tile 1943-1984 is the tile companion book to the historical reference book Franciscan Ceramics Tableware, Art Ware, and Tile 1943-1984. The history of Gladding, McBean tile from the acquisition of Tropico Potteries in 1923 to 1942 is documented in the book Franciscan, Catalina, and Other Gladding, McBean Wares. This book documents tile and tile glazes produced by Gladding, McBean & Co., Interpace, and Franciscan Ceramics from 1943-1984 under the brand names of Hermosa and Franciscan. Various tile lines Hermosa Tile, Franciscan Hermosa Tile, Franciscan Tracery Collection, Franciscan Sierra Tile, Franciscan Trend Tile, Contours, Contours CV, Franciscan Terra Tile, Franciscan Promenade Tile, Hermosa Octagon Tea Tiles, Franciscan Tile Trivets, and Specials. Historical documents not included in the book Franciscan, Catalina, and Other Gladding, McBean Wares are included in Appendix I. Glazes are referenced by factory assigned numbers, color name and dates of production in Appendix II. Appendix IV includes various tile marks. As a reference, collectors can identify and date tiles produced by Gladding, McBean & Co., Interpace and Franciscan Ceramics from 1943-1984. Read more