Tongs
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Tongs

TitleTongs
ArtistLouis Rorimer (American, 1872–1939)
Datec. 1910 20th century
Mediumsilver, moonstones, ebony
ClassificationSilver
OriginAmerica, Ohio, Cleveland America
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineTongs, c. 1910. Louis Rorimer (American, 1872–1939), and Rokesley Shop (American). Silver, moonstones, ebony; overall: 14.5 x 1.9 x 4.5 cm (5 11/16 x 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift in memory of Louis Rorimer from his daughter, Louise Rorimer Dushkin and his granddaughter, Edie Soeiro, 1991.314.6
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tongs” is a work by Louis Rorimer (American, 1872–1939), dated c. 1910. It is executed in silver, moonstones, ebony and classified as silver. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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