Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Sugar tongs
Object Number:
1930.32
Date:
ca. 1765
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 12.4 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Silver sugar tongs; scissor-form tongs with ovoid, scrolled finger holes; cast scrolls extend to a circular pivot hinge; curved and tapered arms, molded, feathered shoulders and shell-form grips; maker's marks stamped on the finger holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
