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1938.35.1230

Tongs for pipe lighting. Made from metal. Comprising a single strip of metal bent in the middle to form the tongs. The tips are flat and spatulate. [AB [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]

1938.35.1230

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tongs for pipe lighting. Made from metal. Comprising a single strip of metal bent in the middle to form the tongs. The tips are flat and spatulate. [AB [OPS Move] 23/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Kaguru
Person
Field collector Joseph Thomas Last
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1885
Date collected
1885
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Depth: max 18 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Length: max 190 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.35.1230 Other numbers: 1898

Search terms: Tool, Fire, Narcotic, Tongs, Fire Accessory, Tobacco Accessory