Fireplace tongs

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace tongs

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.181

Description

Tongs have a multi-knobbed bulbous shaft: round hinge with beaded inner edge and small protruding circle in center; two iron arms extend downward with rounded ends.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

36 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 36 x 3 1/2 in. (91.4 x 8.9 cm)

Material

Iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Finish wearing off, rust visible throughout.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen