tongs

tongs

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Object Name
tongs
Object Type
flatware
tongs
date made
1890-1920
place made
Europe
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
gold (grips material)
Measurements
overall: 10.3 cm x 3.1 cm; 4 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in
overall: 5/8 in x 4 1/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 1.5875 cm x 10.4775 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
1978.2434.17
accession number
1978.2434
catalog number
1978.2434.17
Credit Line
Smithsonian Institution
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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