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.
Porcelain mortar and pestle, c1990, 1 from set of 2

(1990)

Two commemorative of "Louis Hebert" porcelain painted green mortars with pestles by Schering, American circa 1990. Mortars are 4 3/8" height and 5 1/8" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle, c1990, 2 from set of 2

(1990)

Two commemorative of "Louis Hebert" porcelain painted green mortars with pestles by Schering, American circa 1990. Mortars are 4 3/8" height and 5 1/8" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set D], c1920, 1 from set of 2

(1920)

Two porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 8" diameter and pestles are 8 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set D], c1920, 2 from set of 2

(1920)

Two porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 8" diameter and pestles are 8 1/2" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1985, 4 from set of 4

(1985)

Four commemorative brass mortars in cup form and pestles made by Schering, American circa 1985. "Pharmacy Class RX" on one side and 1985-88 on the other. Mortars are 3 1/2" diameter and pestles are 5" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1995, 2 from set of 5

(1995)

Five commemorative brass mortars and pestles made by Schering-Plough. American circa 1995. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestles is 5 1/2" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1995, 1 from set of 5

(1995)

Five commemorative brass mortars and pestles made by Schering-Plough. American circa 1995. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestles is 5 1/2" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1995, 4 from set of 5

(1995)

Five commemorative brass mortars and pestles made by Schering-Plough. American circa 1995. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestles is 5 1/2" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1995, 3 from set of 5

(1995)

Five commemorative brass mortars and pestles made by Schering-Plough. American circa 1995. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestles is 5 1/2" length.
Brass mortar and pestle, c1995, 5 from set of 5

(1995)

Five commemorative brass mortars and pestles made by Schering-Plough. American circa 1995. Approximately 4 1/2" height and 4 3/8" diameter and pestles is 5 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set B], c1920, 4 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain mortars in bowl form and pestles by Wedgwood, American circa 1920. Approximately 3 1/4" height and 5" diameter and pestles are 7 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set B], c1920, 2 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain mortars in bowl form and pestles by Wedgwood, American circa 1920. Approximately 3 1/4" height and 5" diameter and pestles are 7 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set B], c1920, 1 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain mortars in bowl form and pestles by Wedgwood, American circa 1920. Approximately 3 1/4" height and 5" diameter and pestles are 7 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set B], c1920, 6 from set of 6

(1920)

Six porcelain mortars in bowl form and pestles by Wedgwood, American circa 1920. Approximately 3 1/4" height and 5" diameter and pestles are 7 1/2" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set A], c1920, 5 from set of 6

(1920)

Six Wedgwood porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 2" height by 3 1/2" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set A], c1920, 4 from set of 6

(1920)

Six Wedgwood porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 2" height by 3 1/2" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set A], c1920, 1 from set of 6

(1920)

Six Wedgwood porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 2" height by 3 1/2" diameter and pestles are 6" length.
Porcelain mortar and pestle [Set A], c1920, 6 from set of 6

(1920)

Six Wedgwood porcelain mortars and pestles American circa 1920. Approximately 2" height by 3 1/2" diameter and pestles are 6" length.