tongs

tongs

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Object Name
tongs
Object Type
flatware
tongs
date made
1880-1920
place made
Europe
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13.2 cm x 5.5 cm; 5 3/16 in x 2 3/16 in
overall: 1 1/8 in x 5 3/8 in x 2 1/8 in; 2.8575 cm x 13.6525 cm x 5.3975 cm
ID Number
1978.2434.20
accession number
1978.2434
catalog number
1978.2434.20
Credit Line
Smithsonian Institution
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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