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Tongs

J. S. Porter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal tongs with rounded ends, made of silver or metal with a dark patina; handles are long and thin; ends are rounded and used for gripping; some engravings on the lower handle. Tongs by J. S. Porter.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 490 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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