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Ice Tongs

Date1900-1940
MediumIron
ClassificationsTools and Implements
Dimensions61 × 22.9 × 10.2 cm (24 × 9 × 4 inches)
Object numberTR.1940.105
DescriptionIron tongs with two circular loops at one end which serve as handles and two sharp points at the other then to grab the ice. Tongs are joined near loops with screw.
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Exhibition   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Level 1, Historical, Gallery
ProvenanceFound in the Angel Island Immigration Station during renovation.
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