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Photos from Flint Faience's History

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Photos rom Flint Faience'sCourtesy of Margaret Carney

Flint Faience tiles had a special relationship with the auto industry, and particularly General Motors. The ceramics process used to make AC Spark Plugs for the auto industry was adapted to other purposes during the early 20th century, and here are some images of the resulting work.

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Radiator grille tiles were hollow in the center to let heat escape.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Flint Faience Tiles sign denoting the company's presence under the GM corporate banner.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Tiles in the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Bathroom tiles by Flint Faience.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

From 1929, designers applying patterns and glaze.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Elementary school got this combination of a drinking fountain, a terrarium, and a sandbox.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Another elementary school installation.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Animal tiles used in a Michigan elementary school.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney
flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

From 1929: Tiles emerging from the tunnel kiln at the Flint Faience factory.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Ship mural at the U.S. Customs house in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

The well-known Body by Fisher logo made for the Buick plant.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Marine scene on board the S.S. Manhattan.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Flint Faience banner tiles.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Women who wrote fan letters to Amelia Earhart gathered in the lobby of the A.C. building while she was on a marathon flight that used the company's spark plugs.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Stair riser tiles.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

Tiles in a Detroit swimming pool.

flint faience tilework
Courtesy of Margaret Carney

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