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TEGELTABLEAU "TO THE MANAGEMENT OF THE N.V. MIJ. TO EXPLOIT THE G.C. ROMMENHÖLLERSCHE CARBONIC AND OXYGEN WORKS IN ROTTERDAM. OF STAFF 5 SEPT. 1912-1937" Polychrome tile tableau, eight high, twelve wide. In the center a round portrait in relief of Carl Gustav Rommenhöller, looking to the right, above - merging into the edge - the coat of arms of Rotterdam. On either side of this portrait a mirrored, identical depiction of a walking, muscular workman in profile, carrying a metal carbon dioxide bottle on his shoulder, his sleeves rolled up. In the background an industrial complex with chimneys and three towers, above which large white clouds. Below the portrait an angularly shaped banderole (with text) in which two carbon dioxide bottles are incorporated on the left and right. The edge of the tableau consists of alternating stylized bees and suns. The tableau is set in a ceramic frame. "To the management of the / N.V. Mij. To Exploitation of the G.C. Rommenhöllersche / Carbon and Oxygen Works in Rotterdam / From the staff / 5 Sept. / 1912 1937". Portrait all around: "Carl Gustav Rommenhöller / 1853 - 1931". De Porceleyne Fles (signed) Rotterdam, Rijnhaven zuidzijde 12a, where the company was located. Source Museum Rotterdam 86195
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