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1967

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Tongs

This is a tongs. We acquired it in 1967. Its medium is steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Arthur Wiesenberger and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 75.5 x 12 x 4 cm (29 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.) H x W x D (c): 75.6 x 15 x 4.5 cm (29 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)

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Tongs; steel; H x W x D (a): 75.5 x 12 x 4 cm (29 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.) H x W x D (c): 75.6 x 15 x 4.5 cm (29 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiesenberger; 1967-66-36-a,c

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