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.
Ceramic mortar and pestle, c1980, 1 from set of 3

(1980)

Three ceramic mortars and pestles American circa 1980. Approximately 4 1/4" height by 4" diameter and pestles are 6 1/2" length.
Ceramic mortar and pestle, c1980, 2 from set of 3

(1980)

Three ceramic mortars and pestles American circa 1980. Approximately 4 1/4" height by 4" diameter and pestles are 6 1/2" length.
Granite mortar and pestle, c1970, 1 from set of 3

(1970)

Three granite mortars and pestles that are European circa 1970. Approximately 2 1/2" height by 3" diameter and pestles are 3" length.
Granite mortar and pestle, c1970, 2 from set of 3

(1970)

Three granite mortars and pestles that are European circa 1970. Approximately 2 1/2" height by 3" diameter and pestles are 3" length.
Granite mortar and pestle, c1970, 3 from set of 3

(1970)

Three granite mortars and pestles that are European circa 1970. Approximately 2 1/2" height by 3" diameter and pestles are 3" length.
Alabaster chalice form with horizontal ribbing on mortar with pestle from Greece circa 1970.

(1970)

Alabaster chalice form with horizontal ribbing on mortar with pestle from Greece circa 1970. 5 1/4" height and 3" diameter and banded pestle is 5" length.
White with gray stone boat shaped mortar with pestle.

(1950)

White with gray stone boat shaped mortar with pestle. India circa 1950. 1 5/8" height length by 3" width and pestle is 3" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1930, 1 from set of 2

(1930)

Two wood spice mortars and pestles American Circa 1930. 3 1/4" height and 1 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 1/4" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1930, 2 from set of 2

(1930)

Two wood spice mortars and pestles American Circa 1930. 3 1/4" height and 1 1/2" diameter and pestles are 3 1/4" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1975, 2 from set of 4

(1975)

Four wood mortars and pestles American circa 1975. 3 1/4" height and 3 " diameter and pestles are 5" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1975, 3 from set of 4

(1975)

Four wood mortars and pestles American circa 1975. 3 1/4" height and 3 " diameter and pestles are 5" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1975, 4 from set of 4

(1975)

Four wood mortars and pestles American circa 1975. 3 1/4" height and 3 " diameter and pestles are 5" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1975, 1 from set of 4

(1975)

Four wood mortars and pestles American circa 1975. 3 1/4" height and 3 " diameter and pestles are 5" length.
Wood mortar and pestle, c1975, 3 from set of 3

(1975)

Three wood mortars with pestles American circa 1975. 4" height by 4" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain pestle, c1920, 5 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain pestles American by Wedgewood circa 1920 and approximately 6 1/2" length.
Porcelain pestle, c1920, 4 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain pestles American by Wedgewood circa 1920 and approximately 6 1/2" length.
Porcelain pestle, c1920, 1 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain pestles American by Wedgewood circa 1920 and approximately 6 1/2" length.
Porcelain pestle, c1920, 2 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain pestles American by Wedgewood circa 1920 and approximately 6 1/2" length.