Mortar & Pestle
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
American, 1830 - 1919
Mediumstoneware; wood
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter of mortar): 3 × 5 1/4in. (7.6 × 13.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of pestle): 7 1/2 × 1 5/8in. (19.1 × 4.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of pestle): 7 1/2 × 1 5/8in. (19.1 × 4.1cm)
ClassificationsTools
Credit LineGift of Daniel Piotrowski in memory of Horace W. Sellers III
Description(a) mortar
(b) pestle
Originally stored in an apothecary chest owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Mortar is a cream-colored stoneware with cracks and lines from use. Lip on top edge for pestle. Inside of mortar is discolored from use. Pestle is made of a cream-colored stoneware and wood. The ceramic is at the base and the wood is the handle. Stoneware is cracked and discolored from use.
(b) pestle
Originally stored in an apothecary chest owned by Dr. Cyrus Pendleton of Hebron, Conn. Mortar is a cream-colored stoneware with cracks and lines from use. Lip on top edge for pestle. Inside of mortar is discolored from use. Pestle is made of a cream-colored stoneware and wood. The ceramic is at the base and the wood is the handle. Stoneware is cracked and discolored from use.
Object number2016.100.71a-b
InscribedEngraved on base of mortar: "J. & G. MEAKIE/ WARRANTED/ BEST COMPOSITION"Subject Terms
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Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton
Dr. Cyrus Pendleton