Contributed by Pejepscot History Center
Description
This mortar and pestle was brought from Harpswell to Brunswick in 1808 by Mrs. Hannah Merryman. It belonged to her mother. Hannah, whose maiden name was Blake, married James Merryman of Harpswell.
About This Item
- Title: Mortar and Pestle, ca. 1800
- Creation Date: circa 1800
- Subject Date: circa 1800
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Locations:
- Brunswick, Cumberland County, ME
- Harpswell, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Wood
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 11 cm x 11 cm
- Local Code: OH 1155
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Other Keywords
- Blake
- Brunswick
- dessert
- food tools & equipment
- foodfood tools & equipment
- Harpswell
- Merriman
- Merryman
- Merryman, Hannah
- Merryman, James
- mortar
- mortars (grinding tools)
- motar and pestle
- pestle
For more information about this item, contact:
Pejepscot History Center159 Park Row, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 729-6606
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