Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
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Description
This pair of metal ice tongs was used to lift blocks of ice. The two pieces of metal are joined by a hinge, which opens and closes the tongs.
Ice production was a cottage industry on Islesboro before the days of refrigeration. Ice was harvested from several ponds on the island. The ice was used locally and shipped to southern ports as well.
About This Item
- Title: Ice Tongs, Islesboro, ca. 1860
- Creation Date: circa 1860
- Subject Date: circa 1860
- Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Metal
- Local Code: 2002.003.001
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Tools
- Ice tongs
- Ice industry--Maine--Islesboro--Equipment and supplies
- Cottage industries--Maine--Islesboro
For more information about this item, contact:
Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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