Ice tongs for moving large blocks of ice for Italian ices sold under the Yum Yum brand, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.

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Name/Title

Ice tongs for moving large blocks of ice for Italian ices sold under the Yum Yum brand, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.

Entry/Object ID

2007.058.0201

Description

Ice tongs for moving large blocks of ice used for preparation of Italian ices sold under the Yum Yum brand, Hoboken, no date, circa 1950-1960. Iron with painted finish, closed: 24" high x 13" wide; 24" wide at maximum; chain connected at handles which are oval and 5" wide. One tooth is broken. No manufacturer's mark. Item would have been used in family business operated by Nicola and Lucia Principe at various addresses in Hoboken. Donor was once an employee.

Acquisition

Accession

2007.058

Source or Donor

Conti, Mike

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mike Conti.

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1960

Notes

Date: 1950-1960

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2007-08-22