Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mortar and pestle
Object Number:
Z.1055ab
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Part (mortar): 6 x 6 in. (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
Part (pestle): 2 3/8 x 9 5/8 in. (6 x 24.4 cm)
Description:
Turned wooden mortar with ovoid body; three incised lines around top, middle and bottom of body; flared base with three incised lines. Turned wooden pestle; drop handle with flat oblong head; cylindrical grinder; small paper label on handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
