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Tongs

Robert Swan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of metal tongs by Robert Swan. The tongs have a long handle and a wide, flat head. The head is open, with two prongs that curve inward. The handles of a spoon and fork are positioned between the prongs. The tongs and utensils are made of silver-colored metal. The background is white, with a slight shadow underneath the tongs and utensils. The tongs are positioned diagonally, with the head on the left side and the handles on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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