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Antique American Encaustic Tile Co. portrait tile, produced around 1896 in Zanesville, Ohio, features a bas-relief bust of President William McKinley.This ceramic portrait tile was manufactured as political memorabilia for the 1896 presidential election.The tile measures approximately 3" by 3" and is constructed of porcelain.Similar vintage tiles featuring McKinley or his opponent, William Jennings Bryan, were sold by the American Encaustic Tiling Company.These tiles are often found in various glazes, including a distinct blue or white, and have historical significance regarding early American art pottery