Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Luce Center
Fireplace tongs
Object Number:
1946.323
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 25 x 4 x 1 in. ( 63.5 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron fire tongs; baluster handle; molded circular hinge.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Richard H. Gosman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
