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Sugar tongs

(1732–1784)
about 1780
Object PlaceMassachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions14.45 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Henry W. Cunningham
Accession number31.421
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsSilver flatware
Collections
ProvenanceNathaniel (1738-1796) and Rebecca Gorham; descended in the family to the donor.
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