tongs
Date: early 20th-mid 20th Century
Inventory Number: 2002-1-0092
Classification: Tongs
Subject:
Maker: Fisher Scientific Company (founded 1902)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
23 x 9.3 x 2.7 cm (9 1/16 x 3 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Description:
A 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
on (other) tong handle: NICKEL
FunctionObject manipulation.