Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Native American pestle
Object Number:
1864.8a
Date:
1500-1700
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 in. ( 17.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Stone pestle. Evidence of use as tool.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this pestle was found in 1835 on William Cooper's farm near Blockhouse Point, New Jersey.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
