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
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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. -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 3 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 1 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar, c1955, 2 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Iron reverse bell shaped American circa 1900 mortar and pestle.
(1900)Iron reverse bell shaped American circa 1900 mortar and pestle that is 6 5/8" length. Mortar is 5" height and 4 5/8" diameter. -
Wedgwood mortar and pestle that is American circa 1920.
(1920)Wedgwood mortar and pestle that is American circa 1920. Mortar is 7 5/8" height and 14 3/8" diameter and pestle is 13 3/4" length. -
Iron mortar that is American circa 1800.
(1880)Iron mortar that is American circa 1800. 4" height and 4 1/4" diameter. -
Iron spool form mortar American circa 1875.
(1875)Iron spool form mortar American circa 1875. 7 1/4" height and 9 5/8" diameter. -
Wedgwood ceramic end pestle with wood handle.
(1820)Wedgwood ceramic end pestle with wood handle. American 1920 and 13 1/2" length. -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 6 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 5 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 4 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar and pestle, c1955, 9 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Brass mortar and pestle, c1970, 1 from set of 7
(1970)Seven mortars and pestles probably brass American circa 1970. Made by Schering and commemorative from 1967 to 1972 and has "Pharmacy Class" on one side of mortar and year date on other side. Pestles are 6" length and ... -
Delftware mortar, c1955, 8 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Delftware mortar, c1955, 7 from set of 9
(1955)Nine mortars and six pestles in Delftware circa 1955 from Holland. White with blue hand painted floral and leaf design and an RX symbol on the other side of mortars. Double pestles are 3" length and mug shaped with two ... -
Iron mortar, c1920, 1 from set of 2
(1920)Two iron mortars in chalice form circa 1920 and of American origin. They are approximately 5" height and 4" diameter. -
Iron mortar, c1920, 2 from set of 2
(1920)Two iron mortars in chalice form circa 1920 and of American origin. They are approximately 5" height and 4" diameter. -
Iron mortar and pestle and mortar is in bucket form and American circa 1880.
(1880)Iron mortar and pestle and mortar is in bucket form and American circa 1880. Mortar is 5 3/4" height by 5 5/8" diameter and pestle is 8 1/8" length.
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