Blacksmith Tongs

Object/Artifact

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Laurel Historical Society

Name/Title

Blacksmith Tongs

Entry/Object ID

2005-0012-0004

Description

Tongs used to hold metal in the fire. No manufacturer's marks; probably hand-made. 19 1/2" Long x 2 1/2" Wide

Collection

Laurel Museum Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1890

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Tongs, Pincer

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tongs, Metalworking

Nomenclature Class

Metalworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials