Metalworking Tongs, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Metalworking Tongs, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986-15-8

Description

Tongs with long handle

Use

Metalworking. Used to move the hot iron from the forge to the anvil and hold it while it was hammered.

Context

Early Tontitown settlers would have needed to make other tools for use in agriculture and industry.

Collection

OBJECTS, Charlotte and Henry Piazza Collection

Category

metalworking tongs
Metalworking T&E, 04: Tools and Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Length

20-1/2 in

Update Date

May 1, 2026