Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Serving tongs
Object Number:
INV.14553
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 23.5 x 8.9 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Silver bow-form serving tongs with beaded borders along arms and one hairy claw grip and one pierced shovel-form grip; initials "MGH" engraved in script characters on the arch; maker's hallmark stamped at undersides of both arms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
