Name/Title
Haydite Co. miniature concrete blockDescription
A buff, lightly speckled Haydite mini concrete block, with three holes down the middle of the block, labelled with the "Haydite Co." logo, and showing some staining and chipping.Context
Promotional object, used for the purpose of advertising the Haydite Co., and to deliver samples of their Haydite Lightweight Aggregate to potential customers/clients.Collection
Promotional object displaysMade/Created
Manufacturer
The Haydite Co.Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Kansas City, MOState/Province
MissouriCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
The Haydite Co. began operating in Kansas City, Missouri in 1920, so it can be assumed this block was made after the 1920s.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Face of concrete blockTranscription
"HAYDITE"Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
InscribedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Block, ConcreteNomenclature Primary Object Term
Block, ConstructionNomenclature Sub-Class
Construction MaterialsNomenclature Class
Building ComponentsNomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Concrete products industryDimensions
Height
5.2 cmWidth
10 cmDepth
5 cmParts
Count
1Parts
Concrete blockCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Type
Stains, Chip / ChippingDate Examined
Jul 23, 2026Examined By
Elena MarshallSurface
The surface is in good condition, with only some sporadic yellow/orange stains and some chips around the edges and corners.Research Notes
Research Type
ResearcherPerson
Elena MarshallDate
Jul 23, 2026Create Date
July 23, 2026Update Date
July 23, 2026
