Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Sugar tongs
Object Number:
INV.14468
Date:
ca. 1885
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 11.1 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside the arch: "84"
Description:
silver sugar tongs, bow form, with enameled, stepped fiddle arms; blue, red and white filigree enamel work in a scroll an circle design on the arms; shield shaped grips with foliate scroll enamel designs.
Credit Line:
Gift of Louise Stafford Gilder, 12/14/73
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
