tongs
Dateearly 20th-mid 20th Century
Inventory Number2002-1-0092
ClassificationTongs
Subject
Maker
Fisher Scientific Company
founded 1902
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions23 x 9.3 x 2.7 cm (9 1/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionA pair of nickel scissor-style crucible tongs with loop handles. The tongs are made of tubular metal, flattened at the cross point, and are curved along the tong axis and curve down at the ends. The ends are scored to make a gripping surface.
Signedon tong handle: FISHER;
on (other) tong handle: NICKEL
FunctionObject manipulation.
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