Chapter 12 Ashland & Halsted is by far our most ambitious collection ever released, and an absolute work of passion. For years we have been brainstorming on what Industrial Chic means and how it can be translated into tile. Drawing on inspiration fro m the hay day of American industry, we focused on what we felt were elements that best represented that era: Strength, Craftsmanship, and Pride. It soon became apparent that the acclaimed Central Manufacturing District of Chicago was the culmination of this piece of Americana. The name, Ashland & Halsted, are two streets running parallel to each other that tape off the 35th Street and Pershing Road corridor where industry titans from the early 1900's once called home. Trim pieces add the fi nal finishing touch to a ceramic installation. From 'Single & Double Bullnoses,' to 'Ramp Edge' pieces, ceramic trim pieces eliminate the "exposed" sides of ceramic tile ensuring the beautiful glaze is the only art present in any ceramic installation . The timeless art of making ceramic field and wall tile by hand dates back several thousand years. Jeffrey Court's master craftsmen combine "old world" techniques with contemporary production equipment to create ceramic field and wall tiles fro m classical to craftsman in design style. Jeffrey Court's ceramic field and wall tiles are truly handcrafted. They stay true to traditional tile making, which requires much hand labor, to assure a truly special ceramic field and wall tile product. Gl azes range from gloss to matte. Also offered is a special crackle finish that gives tiles an "old world", antique look. Color palettes cover the colors of the rainbow with subtle shades and rustic colorations that offer unlimited design possibilities when choosing ceramic field and wall tiles. District Brick products are hand crafted ceramic products and reflects the shade variations associated with hand-made tile. As with all Jeffrey Court hand made tiles, we strongly recommend laying out and blending the tiles prior to installation. This step will ensure a proper color blend in order to achieve a classic look for your installation. Chapter 12 Ashland & Halsted was designed to have shade variation reflective of antiqued materia ls. As such, these products should be treated as a combination of natural stone & handcrafted ceramic with a shade variation. We strongly recommend laying out and blending the tiles from multiple cartons prior to installation. This step will ensure a proper color blend in order to achieve a classic look.