Tongs

Unknown maker, Charleston, South Carolina

19th century

  • Titles Tongs (Descriptive)
  • Medium silver
  • Dimensions 5 5/8 × 1 7/8 × 3/4 in. (14.3 × 4.8 × 1.9 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Miss Ireta McCrossin, 1965.6.10
  • Work Type tongs
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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