Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection

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The Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection contains almost 200 mortars and pestles from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa made of various metals, stones, glass, ceramics, wood, and other materials. The collection spans from the 15th to the 20th century. The collection is displayed on the upper level of the Health Sciences Library at Creighton University and is available for public viewing. Dr. Stohs served as Dean of Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions from 1991 to 2003. Read more about Dr. Stohs at the Special Collections landing page for the collection

Greg Hollins of University Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections created the digital images of the collection. Descriptions are taken from an appraisal document created by John Buchanan at the time of the donation. Images may be downloaded and/or used for non-commercial use with attribution. For any other purpose, please contact Creighton’s University Archivist (archives@creighton.edu; 402.280.2216) to request permission. Whenever used, please credit “Dr. Sidney Stohs Mortar and Pestle Collection, Special Collections, Creighton University.”

Recent Submissions

Wood mortar and pestle, with brass plate inscribed "Sidney J. Stohs" and "Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson"

(2008)

Wood mortar and pestle, with brass plate inscribed "Sidney J. Stohs" and "Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson"
Tumbler shaped with straight sides iron mortar and double pestle American circa 1875.

(1875)

Tumbler shaped with straight sides iron mortar and double pestle American circa 1875. Mortar is 4 3/8" height and 4" diameter with 8" pestle.
Aluminum mortar and pestle, c1980, 2 from set of 2

(1980)

Two aluminum mortars with horizontal engraved lines and pestles American circa 1980. Approximately 3 3/4" height and 3 1/2" diameter and 4 1/2" length pestles.
Aluminum mortar and pestle, c1980, 1 from set of 2

(1980)

Two aluminum mortars with horizontal engraved lines and pestles American circa 1980. Approximately 3 3/4" height and 3 1/2" diameter and 4 1/2" length pestles.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1980, 2 from set of 4

(1980)

Four brass Middle Eastern origin circa 1980 mortars and pestles. Approximately 2 3/4" height by 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 3/4" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1980, 3 from set of 4

(1980)

Four brass Middle Eastern origin circa 1980 mortars and pestles. Approximately 2 3/4" height by 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 3/4" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1980, 1 from set of 4

(1980)

Four brass Middle Eastern origin circa 1980 mortars and pestles. Approximately 2 3/4" height by 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 3/4" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1980, 4 from set of 4

(1980)

Four brass Middle Eastern origin circa 1980 mortars and pestles. Approximately 2 3/4" height by 2 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 3/4" length.
White porcelain with raised gold "RX" bucket form mortar with pestle American circa 1950.

(1950)

White porcelain with raised gold "RX" bucket form mortar with pestle American circa 1950. 7" height and 5 3/4" diameter.
Brass spool form mortar with engraved horizontal lines and double banded pestle.

(1970)

Brass spool form mortar with engraved horizontal lines and double banded pestle. Russian circa 1970 and 2 5/8" height and 3 5/8" diameter and 7 1/4" length pestle.
White porcelain mortar with straight sides and pestle American circa 1930.

(1930)

White porcelain mortar with straight sides and pestle American circa 1930. 3 1/4" height by 4 5/8" diameter and 7 3/8" length.
Brass India origin circa 1970 spool form mortar and pestle.

(1970)

Brass India origin circa 1970 spool form mortar and pestle. 3 1/4" height and 3 1/4" diameter and 6" length pestle.
White porcelain mortar and pestle, c1960, 2 from set of 2

(1960)

Two commemorative white porcelain with blue decor by Merck-Sharpe-Dohme, American circa 1960. 2 3/4" height by 4 1/4" diameter and pestles are 4 3/4" length.
White porcelain mortar and pestle, c1960, 1 from set of 2

(1960)

Two commemorative white porcelain with blue decor by Merck-Sharpe-Dohme, American circa 1960. 2 3/4" height by 4 1/4" diameter and pestles are 4 3/4" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle, c1940, 1 from set of 2

(1940)

One porcelain and one crystal mortar and pestle both American circa 1940. Approximately 1 1/4" height and 2" diameter and pestles are 3" length.
Agate mortar and pestle, c1950, 1 from set of 3

(1950)

The agate mortars and pestles American circa 1950. Approximately 1" height by 1 1/2" diameter and pestles are 2" length.
Agate mortar and pestle, c1950, 3 from set of 3

(1950)

The agate mortars and pestles American circa 1950. Approximately 1" height by 1 1/2" diameter and pestles are 2" length.
Agate mortar and pestle, c1950, 2 from set of 3

(1950)

The agate mortars and pestles American circa 1950. Approximately 1" height by 1 1/2" diameter and pestles are 2" length.
Crystal mortar and pestle, c1940, 2 from set of 2

(1940)

One porcelain and one crystal mortar and pestle both American circa 1940. Approximately 1 1/4" height and 2" diameter and pestles are 3" length.
Granite mortar and pestle, c1960, 1 from set of 2

(1960)

Two granite mortars and pestles American circa 1960. Approximately 4" height and 4 1/4" diameter and pestles are 5" length.