Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Fireplace tongs
Object name
Fireplace tongs
Date
1780-1820
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 25 x 4 x 1 in. ( 63.5 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Wrought iron fire tongs; baluster handle; molded circular hinge.
Credit Line
Bequest of Richard H. Gosman
Object Number
1946.323
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
