Mantels for a dollhouse in watercolor . . .

''Comfort, cheer and restfulness are the natural
 accompaniments of a Mosaic Faience Fireplace
Arc and Mantel such as this, and there is a
subtle appeal in its simplicity.''

  ''Fire-Worshippers we all are in some degree or another. For cooking food, for warmth and for cheerfulness, the home fire since before the dawn of history, has drawn deeply on man's affections.''

 

      "Even with the advent of modern heating methods, the hearth still retains its place as the symbolic center of home life. Custom hallowed by the centuries decrees it as the family gathering spot and as the place whence flows the welcome of hospitality. 
       Surely then the setting of the open fire becomes a matter of importance - the fireplace and mantel. In ancestral homes these have always been outstanding examples of the architecture of the period and have reflected the character and tastes of the owner." The Mosaic Tile Company, Zanesville, Ohio.

        I've restored the following tile work printables for visitors to decoupage with inside of a dollhouse. The original designs were by the Ohio Mosaic Tile Company.

• The Mosaic Tile Company; History and Products 1894-1967 by Larisa Harper 
• Nick Lewis shares with his viewers information about Art Deco Design
• Miami Beach Mansions and Art Deco Design
• Art Nouveau majolica fireplace tile set
• Hand-color your own tile surrounds for a dollhouse fireplace . . .