Washing tongs

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Washing tongs

Washing tongs

Name/Title

Washing tongs

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1007

Description

Wooden tongs joined with a metal band to create a spring closure. The wooden blades of the tongs are shaped flat in order to grip the laundry.

Context

The mark on the handle 3/9 could indicate that the tongs cost 3 shillings and 9 pence.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Domestic

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Width

180 mm

Depth

20 mm

Length

340 mm

Material

Wood, Galvanised iron

Location

* Untyped Location

EW

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good