AS 4 ay x rin, Tre Aprtication © ave ‘ ate. 4 4 3 te ' Md _ . i ‘ ™ hie : - “hd ‘A 9% > ay , ¢ iy a / gt ve oh, 4 Knee) 4 CA ity ; ¢@ : ‘ Se . . oe 4 cs cee? Se ¥ a £ y Cy | ‘i rr. ; ~ 4 AY y ¢ ig Die L f f e) ‘ th 7 Ts , } \ , { f ; r : t 4 (rh te f a i ~ & 4s ‘ me, WH AD. mee : iy . A%, LN EOEANINLUAH Ls eek /\ (LALA Le LAN, . 2 a _—w bie SE DA Nes . = A, -@ A wae 4 { 4 me "4 dev’ ie thy he er “€) Rome , > gs porto * ? AX w “Ss ft F wn ae ‘ ) § + “ A. J a y ¢ “oa ers > u a uy # j r _ ATTREATISE ISSUED BY THE . hk ip es La ; > a HU ; @ x ®: eters 28 > es ae ee —2 MANUFACTURERS OF TRENTON, NEw JERSEY. WORKS: MORRISVILLE, PA. THE ROBERTSON ee TILE Co. HAS MADE A SPECIALTY OF SANITARY re WORK ase OR MANY YEARS a GLAZED WALL TILE VITREOUS FLOOR TILE VITRIFIED CERAMIC MOSAIC SS A LARGE STOCK ENABLES US TO FILL ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY Classis ce Pane) NPC ARST & P-L ER *COM PANSY Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TREN LON SING |), Useoae The Application of Ceramic Mosaic on Walls The constantly increasing traffic and a natural desire to steadily improve the durability as well as the sanitary and fire-proof qualities of our buildings, have made the treatment of walls and floors a very important matter. The Clay Tile has always found broad application as a flooring and wainscoting material, and it may be said that the Vitreous Floor Tiling and the Glazed Wall Tiling have never been surpassed, as they com- bine all virtues of a durable, sani- tary, fire-proof, decorative and economic wall and floor covering. TheCeramic Mosaic has assumed the foremost place as a flooring ma- terial, and the Glazed Wall Tile has been recognized as the most desir- able veneer of a sanitary character for walls. There are, however, walls which are subjected to very rough treat- ment, either by heavy traffic or by exposure to the elements. Such walls should be protected by a ma- terial of greater strength than the Glazed or Enameled Tile affords. ROBERTS ON) ARM i HeG.O Vi peAse Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON, N. J 5..U. 05.88 The Robertson Art Tile Company has developed the application of Ceramic Mosaic for such purposes with signal success, and every application of this material for Mural work has been an unqualified success from every standpoint. While so far Ceramic Mosaic has been placed on walls principally as a medium of utility, economy and dura- bility, it may be stated that exquisite decorative effect and the comparative cheapness of the material have already begun to encourage its use in places where artistic expression is especially sought. We predict that the Ceramic Mosaic will find an even greater field for tts utility on walls than on floors. Its first application of importance was in the tiling of the Subway Stations at Philadelphia, of which several illustrations appear in this pamphlet. The conditions connected with work of this character are very severe. The walls, being all under ground, are necessarily sub- jected to more or less moisture, which almost prohibited the use of a glazed tile on account of the porosity of its body. The stations are, furthermore—especially at the entrances—exposed to the outer atmosphere and conse- quently to rain and frost. The constant heavy traffic demanded a material of greatest resistance, and the necessity to economize in available space called for a veneer of the thinnest kind. All the problems connected with these conditions have been completely solved by the application of Ceramic Mosaic, and it may be said, in addition, that the decorative part of the work is most gratifying, as these fine Mosaic walls seem to be in perfect harmony with the other surroundings of'a modern railway station. 2 AVERY LIBRARY COLUMBIA UNIVE; SCY Peto hab IN eA hol pel Dik CoOlME PeAINGY: WorkKS: MORRISVILLE, PA, TRENTON Nil Ueno. The next pretentious work executed in Ceramic Mosaic was the swimming-bath of the Hotel Chamberlin, at Old Point Comfort, Va. Several extraordinary condi- tions had also to be considered in connection with this work. The swimming-bath contains sea-water, which has always disintegrated marbles and enamels, and the great volume of water contained in this large pool, and its immense pressure, called for a treatment of more than ordinary constructive strength and water-tightness. It must furthermore be said that the decorative qualities were of considerable importance, owing to the class of patronage enjoyed by this popular resort. The pictures of the pool appearing in this pamphlet will give a good idea of the satisfactory conception and execution of the work. The pool itself, walks and ledges, steps and wainscots, are all covered with Ceramic Mosaic of a ‘‘vitreous”’ character. The suggestive design of lotus flowers, the brilliancy of the colors and the great delicacy of the tesseree appeal to every connoisseur. We print, furthermore, in this pamphlet, a number of illustrations of conspicuous places where Ceramic Mosaics have been used both on walls and floors with unqualified success; also on the exterior of buildings, where it is used for decorative purposes. The application of Ceramic Mosaic is quite simple. The walls receive a coat of Portland cement mortar and the Ceramic Mosaic Tile are pressed in this mortar, thus forming a homogeneous mass with the wall on which they are placed. Being thus thoroughly incorporated with the mortar, it is practically impossible for the Tile to come off, unless the mortar peels off the wall, which is scarcely within the range of possibility. The Ceramic ROBERTS ON?) ART S18 LE 26 Omtipeae em WorkKS: MoRRISVILLE, PA, TRENTON; N? |.) Us ecru Mosaic consists of thoroughly Vitreous Tile, and no discol- oration of the wall through moisture, coming either from the wall or from the outside, can possibly occur to influ- ence the appearance or stability of the Tile. There is, furthermore, no danger of crazing, spawling or chipping. The application of ordinary tile on rounded or curved sections of walls has always been attended by consider- able difficulties. Ceramic Mosaic follows every bend or curve of a wall almost as easily as ordinary wall-paper, and no cutting is necessary. The Robertson Art Tile Company will gladly confer with all interested parties for the purpose of giving detailed instructions concerning the setting. It has been found that, for work of a delicate nature, as, for instance, in lobbies and other parts of public and private houses, the application of %-inch Mosaic affords most pleasing decorative results, as the tesserae of the ¥-inch tile is minute enough to execute very delicate designs. Mural Mosaic Work, applied to the exterior walls of buildings, will very likely become an important feature of modern architecture. The desire for exterior poly- chrome treatment is growing, especially as our tall buildings and proportionately narrow streets practically prohibit strong plastic efforts. Some ‘‘polychrome”’ attempts have proved failures on account of the inappropriate materials selected for the purpose. Marbles will oxidize in the atmosphere and thereby lose their colors, at least on the surface. Terra-cottas or other porous clay bodies will too readily discolor through absorption, and enameled or glazed clay bodies are often affected by moisture and frost. Rcshib Relo.O N’ tA‘R Tes) LUE GOM PANY Works: MorRISVILLE, Pa, TRENTON Na Is, U5. 785 Ce ee eee The only material which will retain its colors and unimpaired surface is clay, burned to entire vitrification, which will make it non-absorbent and consequently impervious to moisture and freezing. Ceramic Mosaic is, therefore, the ideal material for exterior Mural appli- cation, especially as its minute tesseree and a sufficient “palette” will offer an unlimited range for decorative treatment. Concrete Buildings, which are naturally severely plain and oftentimes unsatisfactory in color, can easily be veneered with Ceramic Mosaic. The panels shown in the facade of one of the buildings illustrated herein attest, at least, to the great durability of Ceramic Mosaic. These panels were placed in the build- ing about three years ago and the colors show no change. The Robertson Art Tile Company calls the attention of all in- terested parties to this material in a most se- rious manner, and places its Designing and Estimating De- partment, at the dis- posal of those desiring to learn more about this material and its application. pnts ae + —————$ — COMPAR RO BE Ra SION Gea eae J., USS TRENTON, N MoRRISVILLE, PA, KS WorR ‘Aemqus viydjapepiyg ‘uotwyg yoo19 YyUseyLY ‘stoprusi0D ‘SIT@AA. 0} pardde oresoy Sruivies CO AVIRA aNey TRENTON Poneto O New ART ePIC Ue ak. N. J MorRRISVILLE, PA. . . WorKS ‘kemans vrydjopeyiyd "sTT@AA 0} portdde oresoy oruies9d ROBERTSON yaw ine Oe oe ib b ye Works: MorRRISVILLE, PA. CO NEP Aa TRENTON, N, J., U. Sam Philadelphia Subway. Ceramic Mosaic applied to Walls. Wenn ems ON?) AR TY PLLES -COMPANY Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. LRN LONge Naw feet geen ahs Ceramic Mosaic applied to Walls. Boston Subway. CO MP ASN _ 4 ROBIE RTS ONG A SR leer lee SE Fete N ’ TRENTON MoRRISVILLE, PA. 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MorRRISVILLE, PA, WORKS 15 C:O Mi PiAaye R'O7B BARGES OUN eee Ach eee es TRENTON S.A, 1 N ’ Px. : MORRISVILLE, WoRKS “AyIsiaatug) essnovikG ‘s100],J pue ST[RAA “[Oog SurmuiMs 0} pardde oresoy_ orureray 16 GiO eM EAGhay. Pus bake lsoGN. FAR TD BILE TRENTON WN aly Use MoRRISVILLE, PA. WorRKS Aysiaatug asnovihg *s100],J pure sy[eAy ‘]Ood Suiwiwims 0} par[dde oresoy Ituv19+) re eee rat 17 CO MSP ASN REO 1B ES RSIS © N -@ SAMIR Gl eee elon A S U J N. ? TRENTON PA, aa : MORRISVILL WorKS *AVsIaAIUy) asnoBskS RI et na: eet: 5 Proves, 4 ‘s1OO],J pue SIEM ‘100g SUIWIUIMS 0} pardde oiesopy o1ure135 18 CO VRP AGN Tags 9a Cel ak Pol Sra RO BER ES’O N ‘Ayissaatuy) asnovikg "S100; J PUB sT[eAA ‘[OOg SUIWIUIMS 0} paidde siesop o1ures9d TRENTON N sJtieU; oe 19 re ie nemowenencnasonoweene: auBuIETRATT MorRRISVILLE, PA, WORKS COMPANY RO BTS RES ONG SAR le eel eie lots USSeA: nat N. J TRENTON PA, MORRISVILLE, WorRKS “AYsIaAIUE) asnovIks ‘100[ J pue id WN, A AW ze se Z SIIZAA “WOOY 1aM0YsS 0} paridde o1esop, orue195 20 Rasbeemel > ON ¢ AR TT) fe L Ee Cc OmMebsAaNgy. Works: MorRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON, N. J., U.S. A. Aecietertent dpotrke ted sg heath Sh pete et uae enee iret = Sea pees po htokte gee: = Saat Ne? i Po ae pay id ae Pai Prenat ilar cere RA Sie de ORTON bts tales AA hay (gare as oie See os SIA Aaa CRN OR le ance fig ae jemeaet pe Teeere rece eee spree acetal aS reste 21 Ceramic Mosaic Floor and Wainscot in a Restaurant, ROBERTSON eat The C:OrMe PA NS Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON, ON:Js, UliSrene ee SR) OSS oe ws 0 0 we me Oe en ear ee . S Weeceee ne bt wie Bromine ; ae; ELEF ‘5 1 8 mh s z. Bes ee EERE DS SESE BS ak eb Py ees BE a a BS = oo SS Bocecomeee ie ee e ic a a a tk oe sh ano: SAE ETE: bol A os RRS BR women Buae CRAPO SLANE Sunee Ss Ee LRLGLAOLALAL STURT SARL LASTS : i alaiaiemeaiaiial Sea a 22 Floor and Wainscot in a Restaurant, ic Mosa . eramic C COMPANY TEU ES al ee Pee RIO BBR TSO -N tae hat 3b + ) ee U TRENTON, N. WorKS: MORRISVILLE, PA, ‘JUBINVISOY B UL JOISUIVAA PUB IOO[ SIBsOJ OTUBIO;) 23 R'O B ERS. © Nee ASK ST Seieices COMPA hae Works: MorRISVILLE, PA, TRENTON, NaJ.y Usesaas Ceramic Mosaic Floor in a Restaurant, 24 J het hl a CO MPA NEY = 4 RO Bi Reiss. Ne cA RT A. S Tr U: N bf TRENTON KS: MORRISVILLE, PA. Wor *JUBINGSI v Ul IOO[Y IiBso]y Ditle1I7) 25 ROBBER ESO NY FARTS aie OVieb ee ‘Works: MorrIsvIL_e, Pa. TRENTON, IN? Je .UmS ane Ceramic Mosaic Floor. Treatment of Church Aisles, Peres Nea RT Me COM EANY Works: MorRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON SNS). Ueerorerke Ceramic Mosaic Floor. Treatment of Rotunda, 27 ROBERTS ON SAR TD ie Givi Pees Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON ING Ji) Usisanne Ceramic Mosaic Floor. Treatment of Church Aisles. 28 Peeebaneleo OUN feACR i? Sal EE O:O M RAaNey Works: MorrIsVILLE, PA. TRENTON,ON=§) Ultra, as RO -D BARS i e) Neen ee Works: MORRISVILLE, Pa. 1bibas COMPANY TRENTON} Nec] U.S ee 30 Ceramic Mosaic Floor and Wainscot in a Restaurant. GC) AVISk SxaN Vi TRENTON, N. J., U.S. A. Rem helo Ne AR iLL LE ‘SIVSOT SIUivIED Ul Oped jo JUouiBoly, atdutts MorRISVILLE, PA. WorKS 31 CO MDB Aways 2. keel oar ae leat i sb ree sat aN, ‘ABmqng uojsog ‘s[[vA\ 0} pardde oresoy oiuesad TRENTON, N. J., U.S. A. MORRISVILLE, PA, WorKS 32 BO. Wy RvIeS:O.N WorKS: MORRISVILLE, PA. rahe GE stele eget @) IVE Poe Nes TRENTON] Nitin Uso PAs lied to Walls and Floors Y, M. C, A., Jacksonville, Fla, Ceramic Mosaic app ROBER 2S ON® WA RT | PRUE O MPA Works: MorRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON TEN?) 3 Useoaeas Si ORR RRR RNR RE Ceramic Mosaic applied to Exterior of Building, ——— ————TTFTFe—e—e——oeeq®™=*®@Q<“$Q““Q“QQQNS.S.SSSSSS 34 Pee) Neen Reale PUES COMPANY Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. ‘LRN LON Nev ie Ueoaay Ceramic Mosaic applied in Decorative Panels for Exterior of Building. ROBERTSON, GA Rel > folslses CO Nera Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON, N: J:, Usts ae 36 a THE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ROBERTSON ART TILE Co. AT ALL TIMES READY TO ASSIST INTERESTED PARTIES BY GIVING INFORMATION, FURNISHING PLANS, SKETCHES AND SAMPLES OF TILE WORK MAN a ie Ma Dae BUN: Pb) Pathe NORA Ron