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Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.

SKETCH No. 11.

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A new and beautiful feature is introduced in this design. The mosaic decoration is made of the same clay as the brick in a great variety of shades. Assume all the plain and moulded bricks in this design a warm gray color and the tones of the mosaic decorations, as indicated in sketch, from a dark, warm gray to cream. This scheme of color can be produced in reds, etc. A frame % inch x i % inch wrought iron and brackets around the fireplace opening form a part of this design.

Width of breast 5 feet 6½ inches.

Width of opening 3 " 5 "

Width between hobs 2 " 10½ "

Height of mantel 7 "

Height of opening 2 " 7 "

Price of red face and moulded bricks necessary to lay up this mantel, including the hearth, fire-back, under-fire and tile shelf, $55.

Price of cream, gray, pink, buff or brown bricks, $82.50.

Price of frame and brackets, $6 additional.

Below is a drawing: of each ornamental brick used in this design.

No. 30 Header No. 105 Corner No. 106 Stretcher No. 114 Starter

Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.

No. 300 Tile No. 301 Tile No. 117 Corner

Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
Illustration from Sketchbook of the Philadelphia & Boston Face Brick Co.
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