Name/Title
Mortar & PestleEntry/Object ID
GHS 2231Description
Round pestle (A) with off-set base, Long mortar (B) pointed at top, round at base, grey/black stone.Dimensions
Length
4-3/4 inDiameter
5-3/4 inDimension Notes
Details: Above dimensions reflect the size of "A". Dimensions of "B" are as follows, OL: 12.375" x ODiam: 2.125"Provenance
Notes
According to GHS True Accession Book, "Found in vicinity of Old Holgate Mill on the Wissahickon Creek. Dr. Sturgis is a descendant of the Holgates."
Donated by Dr. Samuel Sturgis, August 10, 1964.