Soft red brick
From Lynch (2009): “From initial observation, the red color seems to indicate that the clay came from the Mississippi River. The brick does not have a brickmaker’s stamp, although it is likely that the brick dates to the 1820s. This sample is a regular brick, has rough edges, and is struck from stretcher to stretcher across the bedding face. The strike marks on the brick indicate that it was struck with a wooden striker, which is consistent with the period. The 21 lack of sand in the surface indicates that water was used as a molding lubricant. Given these characteristics, the brick appears to have been hand-moulded using the soft mud method.”
Identification and Creation
Primary ID | BR.001.003 |
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Other IDs: | SRWG3 |
Storage: |
Soft red brick (See contents and map) |
Creation Date: | 19th century |
Physical Description
Materials: | Brick, Soft Red Brick |
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Dimensions: |
Provenance
Sub-location: | Willow Grove Plantation in Baton Rouge |
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Acquisiton and Rights
Credit Line (Donor): | Architectural Conservation Lab, University of Pennsylvania |
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Accession year: | 2023 |
Reviewed by: | José C. Hernández |