Tongs

J. Cook American

1815–25

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Tongs
Maker: J. Cook (active ca. 1820)
Date: 1815–25
Geography: Possibly made in Portland, Maine, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Object Number: 33.120.584
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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