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Tweezers

Maker: George Ferris, English
Medium: Silver
Place Made: Exeter, England
Dates: 1825-1826
Dimensions: 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (0.3 x 8.3 x 3.5 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 52.40
Credit Line: Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 52.40_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

Catalogue Description: Tweezers possibly used during circumcision ceremony. Circular loop located at top of tweezers' arms. Arms end in outward curve. Condition: Good.

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