Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
1942-1945
1946.89a-c
Wool, silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Miniature sugar tongs
Object name
Miniature sugar tongs
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 1.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Silver miniature sugar tongs; bow-form with chased foliate decoration on the arms; engraved initials, "MG" in script on the arch; floral grips; maker's marks stamped on the underside of the arms.
Credit Line
Gift of Louise S. Gilder, 12/14/73
Object Number
INV.14541
Marks
engraved: on the arch: "MG" in script
stamped: on the underside of an arm: "D" in script in an ellipse, "STERLING"
Gallery Label
The initials "MG" may refer to Louise's sister Marion Howard Gilder (1884-1912).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
