Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Millstone
Object Number:
1913.8
Date:
ca. 1626
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 29 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 74.9 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical millstone with hole in center.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this millstone was unearthed from the present 32-34 South Street. Apparently, there was a horse mill located near this site in 1627.
Credit Line:
Gift of the U.S. Realty and Improvement Co.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
