Silver tongs with a flat, wide handle. The handle has a scalloped top edge and an etched design on the sides. The design on the handle depicts buildings. The tongs curve downward and have a decorative floral head with a rounded end. The head of the tongs is adorned with flower petals and a cluster of small flowers. The tongs have a smooth, flat interior surface. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1845
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 281 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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