Pestle, circa 1920
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Artifact Overview
Veterinarians used a mortar and pestle to crush, grind, and blend medicines into a powder or paste. Creating powdered medicine from solid tablets and dissolving it in liquids helped veterinarians administer medicine easily and safely so it acted quickly. This pestle belonged to C. M. Clothier, a veterinary doctor from Jackson, Michigan
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pestle
Date Made
circa 1920
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.49.12
Credit
Michigan Veterinarian Medicine Association
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Stone
Color
Light brown
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Diameter: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
on head:
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