Silver Sugar Tongs

c. 1936

Anthony Zuccarello

Associated Names
Anthony Zuccarello

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image features a detailed line drawing of ornate tongs as the main subject. The tongs are shown in black ink with decorative patterns and slightly curved ends. Below the tongs on the bottom right, there is an oval emblem with intricate border designs and the initials "HB" at the center. The color palette is monochromatic, with black and shades of grey on a cream-colored background. The tongs are centered, extending from top to bottom, with the emblem positioned towards the bottom right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 22.3 cm (11 1/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5 5/8" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.14045

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: AZucc

Wikidata ID

Q64536202

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