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Silver Sugar Tongs

c. 1936

John R. Towers

Associated Names

John R. Towers

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a pair of metal tongs with engraved patterns along its length. The tongs are in shades of gray and are placed on an off-white background. The engraved lettering reads "B.CONNELL."

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and gouache on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.9 x 36 cm (9 13/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 5 13/16" long; 1/2" wide
Accession Number

1943.8.14132

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64583861

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