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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.92.38
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Silver sugar tongs. U-shaped, with hollow ends in the shape of acorns. Ornate arms with a dotted and zig-zag design. Diamond shape at bottom with 'R' in script at center.
Provenance
Unknown beyond donors. Mrs. Maguire (Pauline) is the great, great granddaughter of James Buchanan's brother, Edward Buchanan.
Year Range From
1
Year Range To
1
Made By
Aiken, George
Subcategory
Food Service T&E
Inscription Position
inside arm of tongs
Inscription Text
G.Aiken'
Inscription Type
Stamp
Object Name
Tongs, Sugar
Material
Silver
Length (in)
5.625
Width (in)
0.5
Object ID
W.92.38
Notes
George Aiken, Baltimore, MD (1765-1832)
Place of Origin
Baltimore, Maryland
Signed Name
G.Aiken
Signature Location
inside arm of tongs
Credit
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maguire
Accession Number
W.92.38
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