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Sugar Tongs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal tongs with a rounded end and a decorative knob at the top. The tongs have a long, thin handle. A series of small dots and letters are printed on one side. The tongs are made of a shiny metal. The background is white. The tongs are titled "Sugar Tongs".

Artwork details

Date:
1820–30
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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