Name/Title
BrickEntry/Object ID
1903.2Description
Rectangular, red-clay brick with remnants of white mortar on the sides. The top has an attached paper label that reads, "New York, February 27th, 1903 This brick was taken from the roof of the cell one time occupied by Ethan Allen; in the building of late years known as the Hall of Records, and torn down by the City Authorities February 1903. This building was built in 1758 and used as an English Prison. Presented to the Museum by, Ervin A. Pratt, 496 Hancock St, Borough of Brooklyn, N.Y."Context
Taken from the cell occupied by Ethan Allen in New York.Acquisition
Accession
1903.2Source or Donor
Pratt, Ervin A.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Relic, HistoricNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2-3/8 inWidth
4-1/8 inLength
8-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Allen, Ethan (1738-1789)Related Places
Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
American Revolutionary War