Victorian stoneware floor tile showing the Christian symbol of a pelican feeding her chicks. It was believed that the bird would peck their breast in

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Victorian stoneware floor tile showing the Christian symbol of a pelican feeding her chicks. It was believed that the bird would peck their breast in order to collect blood to feed their young. Historic tile on public display over 100 years.

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Size: 4823px × 3239px
Photo credit: © BasPhoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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