Object Details
Description
Blown and molded glass mortar and pestle. The mushroom-shaped handles were blown and applied at the waist. The base of the mortar has three graduated disks of glass, the widest disk is at the bottom. The mouth of the mortar is flared and has four horizontal ribs.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of American Pharmaceutical Association and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
ID Number
1991.0664.0083.01
accession number
1991.0664
catalog number
M-05636
1991.0664.0083.01
1991.0664.0083.02
collector/donor number
SAP 348
Object Name
mortar and pestle
mortar
Other Terms
mortar and pestle; mortar; MANUFACTURING & DISPENSING EQUIP.
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
blown and molded (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 12.8 cm x 12 cm x 10.8 cm; 5 1/16 in x 4 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in
overall: 5 1/8 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 12.3825 cm x 10.795 cm
Related Publication
Urdang, George and Ferdinand William Nitardy. The Squibb Ancient Pharmacy: A Catalogue of the Collection
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Pharmacy
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_994047