Sugar Tongs

Robert Wilson American

1800–1830

Not on view

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Title: Sugar Tongs
Maker: Robert Wilson (active ca. 1803–46)
Date: 1800–1830
Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.608
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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