Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
1948.35ab
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall (a, mortar): 8 in. × 6 1/2 in. (20.3 × 16.5 cm)
Overall (b, pestle): 11 3/4 in. × 2 1/2 in. (29.8 × 6.4 cm)
Description:
Baluster-shaped turned wood or treenware mortar with molded foot; turned burl pestle with cylindrical shaft and baluster shaped handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major Lester D. Gardner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
