Moravian Pottery and Tile Works

Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Museum

www.thetileworks.org
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(224) · Museum in Doylestown, United States
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The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works, a National Historic Landmark, is a non-profit working history museum operated by The TileWorks of …

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Oct 13, 2023
If you go to the castle, go next door and take the short tour and see the video. Helps you appreciate Mercer’s tile creations and the tile in his house. Watch a craftsman make tiles from local clay,… Full review by brianm935
Apr 9, 2023
The old tile factory is still up and running for visitors to see the process of hand made tiles. It's quite interesting. The old building itself is a joy to see but getting to see the artisans maki… Full review by colette a
Apr 5, 2023
We spent about an hour watching the video and doing the self-guided tour. There is some lovely tile-work to see, and it was interesting to see some tile work being done by hand. It's a bit chilly i… Full review by Rooindie
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Ceramic Tiles and Mosaics
The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works (MPTW) is a history museum located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is maintained by the County …
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Pottery Styles and Techniques
The Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It’s one of three cast-in-place concrete structu…
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One of the three poured-in-place concrete buildings by Henry Chapman Mercer, Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is now a 'working histo…
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Located:Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Construction completed:1912
Architect:Dr. Henry Chapman Mercer
Architectural style:Mission/Spanish Revival

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We have a seasonal fireplace tile that was originally purchased in 1982. It hung over our fireplaces in our two prior homes. …
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We have a seasonal fireplace tile that was originally purchased in 1982. It hung over our fireplaces in our two prior homes. We are now in a new downsized home and are thinking of putting this tile outside. Does it need to be treated any particular way in order to withstand the elements?
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Hi! I'm so sorry for the delay in answering your question. We were closed for business for 2 months; our tiles are not recommended or suggested for outdoor use without the …
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Hi! I'm so sorry for the delay in answering your question. We were closed for business for 2 months; our tiles are not recommended or suggested for outdoor use without the protection of an overhang or sheltered area.
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What tiles are they making now - we will be there in two weeks -week before Easter - are they doing rabbits?
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There is the regular 4x4 An Rabbit and the 4x4 Four Seasons Rabbit, representing Fall. Both are $13.65 each, plus PA Tax if applicable. Call or go on the website to see the catalogue. …
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There is the regular 4x4 An Rabbit and the 4x4 Four Seasons Rabbit, representing Fall. Both are $13.65 each, plus PA Tax if applicable. Call or go on the website to see the catalogue. The regular Rabbit will be in the the 4x4 Animals & The Four Seasons Rabbit will be in the booklet for all things Fours Seasons. Be sure to check out the available glaze colors they're offered in, too. 12, to be exact.
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Does the site have handicap access? Thank you. Kathy Rowan
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If you are unable to go up stairs, you are welcome to just take the tour via the first floor. That's where tile production is anyway so you won't miss on the important part of the tour. They …
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If you are unable to go up stairs, you are welcome to just take the tour via the first floor. That's where tile production is anyway so you won't miss on the important part of the tour. They have a binder with photos of the second level if you are interested in viewing it. Some wheel chairs can fit through the tour route, but the doors are narrow. If you are hard of hearing, they have a written script of the video.
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