Brick from Harriet Tubman Home

Object Details

Date
1880-1882
Created by
Unidentified
Used by
Nelson Davis, American, died 1888
Harriet Tubman, American, 1822 - 1913
Description
A solid clay brick, a medium beige in color, with uneven edges and surfaces, taken from the brick house built built and kept by Nelson Davis and Harriet Tubman. Unven coloring throughout.
Place used
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Building Arts
Labor
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Buildings and Structures
Exhibition
Cultural Expressions
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.225
Type
blocks (shaped masses)
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Medium
clay
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 7 11/16 × 3 3/4 in. (5.4 × 19.5 × 9.5 cm)
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5748ee95f-f3a2-4cbe-9aad-96bf5286ce02
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.225