Other Names

hay baling tongs

hay lifting tongs

ice tongs

Category

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS

Sub-Category

AGRICULTURAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Description

Curved metal tongs with rounded metal handles, and ending in two points. Joined in the centre by a screw.

History Of Use

These tongs were likely used for lifting hay bales, but could also be ice tongs. Staff determined they were likely for hay as they allowed for an object of a larger circumference to be lifted than other ice tongs in the collection, but exact use remains undetermined.

Width

48

Length

91

Units Of Measurement

Centimeters

Dimension Notes

Total length from end of the hook to end of handle measured

Width is the width across the tongs when they are in their most upright and closed position

Accession No.

2017.110.1 a

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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