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Object Number 22-34-10/G117
Display Title Long roller pestle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, large pestle, grooved on one face, tapered at one end, rounded on other
Classification
  • Pestle
  • Complete Vessel
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York / Madison County
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 36 x 5.6 x 5 cm (14 3/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G-117/ 3739/ Madison Co./ N.Y.
Provenance
Collector Lyman Gerry (1880-1905)
Previous owner Mrs. Delia Gerry (Unknown)
Previous owner Theodore N. Vail (1880-1913)
Intermediary Dr. Warren King Moorehead (Unknown)
Donor Mrs. Katherine Vail Marsters (1922)

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