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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Joseph Dubois
1790-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Joseph Dubois (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1622
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1622
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Joseph Dubois (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1790-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "J·DUBOIS" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Eagle's head stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "JB" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.087 (W) x 6.181 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.3 (W) x 15.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.3051