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Mc KUSICK TILE STUDIO
Donated
by:
Robert
& Charmion McKusick
&
Kathleen McKusick Condit
This
unique family business was located in the
foothills of the Pinal Mountains
from 1949 to 1996.
The
tiles were produced by methods dating back
thousands of years.
Designs
depicted birds and animals of the
Southwest
including coyotes, roadrunners, quail,
cardinals,
owls, javelina, and jack rabbits as well
as Native American motifs.
Visit
the permanent display in a
stand-alone exhibit inside the main museum.
The
McKusick's are continuing to add ceramic and
mining artifacts
to their exhibit so visit often to see the changes.
ORIGINAL DISPLAY ACQUIRED MARCH 15, 2003
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