Object Details
Maker
Unknown
Date
19th century (possible); 20th century (possible)
Geography
United States
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; fused plate
Dimensions
Overall: 1 in x 4 13/16 in; 2.54 cm x 12.22375 cm
Provenance
Family note and history indicates that the silver sugar tongs belonged to Benjamin Franklin's mother, Abiah Folger Franklin, sister to Eleazar Folger, great, great, great grandfather to Mrs. Clara Starbuck Tallant and grandmother to the donor.
Inscriptions
Marked "SILVER" and "SOLDER" on interior curve, "SILVER" 'facing' left side and "SOLDER" 'facing' right side. much wear, down to plate on edges.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Richard T., Kathy, Heidi, and Julie Schroeder in memory of Mrs. Clara Starbuck Tallant and Mrs. Laura Tallant Schroeder
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2009.0005