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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Hearth Tile

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c. 1920 - 1709

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A blue and white tile depicting Abraham about to sacrifice his only son Isaac and being prevented by the angel.

Historical information

This tile is from the hearth of an old English House, built in the late 1700s and demolished in the 1920s. The hearth was composed of tiles each depicting a Biblical scene.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS1987.37b

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Width

12.5000 cm

Height or length

12.6000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Year

Last modified

Wednesday, 19 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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