tongs, fireplace
Catalog Number
1962.8.9bMaterials
metalDimensions
3 X 2 in.Description
fireplace tongs, brass, part of a set of fireplace accessories that includes a shovel, tongs, a brush, a poker and a stand.History
Items in accession 1962.8 are from the estate of Wilhelmina Buis (1890-1962). She lived at 139 E. 14th in Holland, MI with her husband Gerbrand "Gerrit" Buis (1880-1958). Gerrit operated the store G. Buis Upholstering at 78 E. 8th in Holland.Items in 1962.8 most likely came to America from the Netherlands. It is unclear who brought them or when. It is also unclear if the items in 1962.8 were owned and used by Wilhelmina and Gerrit, Wilhelmina's family (parents, grandparents, etc.), or Gerrit's family.
What is certain is that the items are Dutch and they are old.