HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NEW YORK CITY

NEW YORK, 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 Historic House Trust of New York City is a non-profit organization established in 1989 with the aim of preserving and promoting the city's historic houses. The organization works in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to oversee the restoration and maintenance of 23 historic sites, including houses, gardens, and museums.

These historic houses are spread throughout the city and offer visitors a glimpse into the city's rich history and cultural heritage. The houses range from colonial-era homes to 19th-century mansions, each with a unique story to tell.

The organization works with a team of dedicated volunteers and staff to provide educational programs, tours, and events that showcase the history and architecture of the houses. It also partners with local community groups to promote civic engagement and cultural exchange.

The Historic House Trust of New York City is committed to preserving and sharing the city's rich history for future generations. Its work ensures that these historic sites remain accessible to the public and continue to serve as important cultural and educational resources.

HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NEW YORK CITY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW YORK NY. US MID #8403600879

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 943,690 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NEW YORK CITY INC
THE ARSENAL ROOM 203
NEW YORK
NY
10065

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MID # 8403600879
Name HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NEW YORK CITY INC
Alternate Name HISTORIC HOUSE TRUST OF NEW YORK CITY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 133590825
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 1,273,714
REVENUE 943,690
LAT/LONG 40.7652, -73.963622
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 011000
US Census Block: 5000