Crimping Tongs
18th century (made)
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The ends of the blades are corrugated and fit into each other, so as to crimp the linen. The handles, one of which is larger than the other, are curved into loops at the end.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Iron |
| Brief description | Iron; Italy; 1700s. |
| Physical description | The ends of the blades are corrugated and fit into each other, so as to crimp the linen. The handles, one of which is larger than the other, are curved into loops at the end. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Registered File number 3909/1925. |
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| Accession number | T.11-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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