(above) Janeway. Peacock. Wheeling Tile. ca 1946. author’s collection
Initially, Janeway’s decorated dustmolded industrial 6 inch square tiles were the basis of her career. She would often send a single tile as a thank you gift and in general used them as promotional items.
(above) Janeway. Eagle. circular tile. 6 in. diam. pre-1947. location unknown.
(above) entry in 1945 Georg Jensen Inc mail order catalog showing round tiles.
The Georg Jenssen Inc. sold them singly or as sets to be set in trays or tables. When Life magazine devoted a 3-page photo essay on her, the focus was on her tiles.
(above) Pages from Life magazine’s photo essay, Carol Janeway’s Tiles Have Fanciful Designs, July 23, 1945.
Hi
I love vintage art and antiques. I came across (2) Janeway pieces today at my local goodwill. Do you purchase these items or ca. you point me to who does? I would g h ate for these to ever be destroyed, I feel they are an important part of history and remembering her. Thank you
My phone number is 732-407-3471 if you need it. I can text pictures of the items I have.
I just saw your post….did you buy the Janeway ceramics at that Goodwill? I would love to see photos of them if you did.
Vicki victoriajenssen (at) gmail.com