Tan/light brown scaled-down sample brick with the words "Hy-tex Brick" on the brick face.
Use
Promotional object, used for the purpose of advertising the Hydraulic-Press Brick Co., and to deliver samples of their work to potential customers/clients.
Collection
Promotional object displays
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Hydraulic-Press Brick Company
Time Period
19th Century, 20th Century
Notes
Location of manufacture unknown, but is similar in look and color as the Indianapolis sample brick (HPB sample brick #1)
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Location
Face of brick
Transcription
"Hy-tex Brick"
Language
English
Material/Technique
Etched
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Brick, Face
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Brick
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Construction Materials
Nomenclature Class
Building Components
Nomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment Objects
Getty AAT
Concept
brick (clay material)
Dimensions
Height
2.8 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
4.6 cm
Parts
Count
1
Parts
Brick
Material
Brick
Color
Tan
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Type
Scratch
Date Examined
Jul 15, 2026
Examined By
Elena Marshall
Surface
Has some scratching and gouging on the face and top of the brick. There also seems to be some remnants of green felt or velvet on the bottom of the brick.
