Fireplace tongs

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace tongs

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.56

Description

Two handled ember tongs with handles of different sizes: pincers for holding embers rounded and flattened.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1899 Date made: r. 1834 - 1899

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-7/8 in

Length

6-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (7.3 x 17.5 cm)

Material

Iron Wrought, Cast steel

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Front Guest Bedroom