Ice Block Tongs, 1850-1900
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In the 19th and early 20th century, workers in ice houses and those who delivered ice to American homes used tongs to move large blocks of ice. The heavy, melting blocks of ice were cold, wet and hard to handle. The tong's pointed jaws gripped the ice, making transportation easier.
In the 19th and early 20th century, workers in ice houses and those who delivered ice to American homes used tongs to move large blocks of ice. The heavy, melting blocks of ice were cold, wet and hard to handle. The tong's pointed jaws gripped the ice, making transportation easier.
Artifact
Tongs (Device)
Date Made
1850-1900
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.0.22.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 10.5 in
Length: 23 in
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