Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
1936.538ab
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
a (mortar): 5 1/2 x 11 in. (14 x 27.9 cm)
b (pestle): 11 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (28.6 x 7 x 7 cm)
Description:
N-YHS Museum Collection
L-shaped wood or treenware with rounded, off centered thumbpiece or handle terminus and roughly carved wood mortar.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this pestle and mortar were used by a doctor, and it was made in the vicinity of Mannsville, N.Y.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Charles A. Brown
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.