(above) Janeway. Bird with Upturned Beak. rounded tile. “Z” in signature refers to Ossip Zadkine, her mentor, and places the decoration in later 1945.

The original purpose of these industrial blanks, available through Wheeling Tile and Atco, was for shower thresholds. After Ossip Zadkine’s departure in August 1945, Janeway briefly signed her tiles to include the letter “Z.” datable 1945.

(above) Janeway. rounded tile, reverse view. some felt stripping is preserved. Blank was Wheeling Tile Co. shower threshold tile.