Vintage Octagon Hermosa Advertising Tile Military Latrine Humor Gladding McBean
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| Management number | 3858885 | Release Date | 2025/08/12 | List Price | $39.00 | Model Number | 3858885 | ||
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Artist: Harry R. Simpson, San Diego, CA. 1912-2002
Tile Company: Gladding McBean, Lincoln, CA. 1875 - present
It is one of the oldest companies in California, a pioneer in ceramics technology and a company which has contributed immeasurably to the state's industrialization. This antique, signed tile trivet, from their Hermosa line, depicts military humor, drawn by Harry R. Simpson. Harry joined the Marine Corps prior to WWII and did cartooning for their publication, The Leather Neck. In 1947 he went to work for Gladding McBean, staying as foreman of their decorative tile department for 13 years. He graduated from Chouinard Art Institute and used his artistic talents throughout the years.
The tiled outhouse is the subject of the conversation between the two soldiers. Notice the rabbit peeking up over the mound in the background. This is definitely a conversation piece. It is in very good condition; has minor edge wear. It measures 6 1/8 wide x 1/2 thick.
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