ROCK HALL MUSEUM

LAWRENCE, NY

The Roman scutum from Dura, 29 Wood, leather, and bronze
Roman Imperial period, 1st half 3rd c. CE
From Tower 19 at Dura/Europos (see on <a href="https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/893990" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Pleiades</a>), Syria, 1928-1937 excavations

The only surviving (though heavily restored) Roman rectangular shield (scutum), discovered in a tower at Dura that had probably been undermined by Sassanid besiegers in 256 CE. It would once have borne a bronze boss (umbo) covering the central handgrip. 

Photographed on display in the exhibit "The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East" (18 March-23 June 2019) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA
In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos
Inv. 1933.715
<a href="https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959</a>
The Roman scutum from Dura, 29 Credit: diffendale

The Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence, NY is a National Historic Landmark that was constructed in 1855. It was built to serve as a residence for the wealthy industrialist, Moses Taylor. The building was designed in the Victorian style, featuring intricate woodwork and decorative details, such as stained glass windows, marble fireplaces, and a grand staircase.

The museum is home to a large collection of artifacts from the mid-19th century. These artifacts include furniture, artwork, books, photographs, clothing, and other artifacts from the Taylor family. The museum also houses a collection of artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries, including tools, quilts, and documents related to the industrial revolution.

The Rock Hall Museum is open to the public, and visitors can take guided tours of the building and its collections. The museum also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and concerts. The Rock Hall Museum is a great way to explore the history of Lawrence and the surrounding area.

ROCK HALL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LAWRENCE NY. US MID #8403600135

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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ROCK HALL MUSEUM
199 BROADWAY
LAWRENCE
NY
11559

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MID # 8403600135
Name ROCK HALL MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 40.61107, -73.734634
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 411600
US Census Block: 3007