Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
Z.1044ab
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Part (mortar): 5 1/4 x 7 in. (13.3 x 17.8 cm)
Part (pestle): 1 7/8 x 8 1/4 in. (4.8 x 21 cm)
Description:
Turned wooden mortar with ovoid body; square-domed foot; band collar around neck. Turned wooden pestle; dumbbell handle with two carved bands at center and anulated head.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
