Collection Highlights
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Date:
ca. 1906
Object Number:
PR.042.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature tongs
Object Number:
1939.112
Date:
ca. 1875-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 4.1 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the inside of the arms: lion passant, anchor, gothic "G" over "STERLING" and "65"
Description:
silver miniature bow-form tongs with foliate scroll arms and circular grips; maker's marks stamped on the inside of the arms.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
