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Fireplace Tongs
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| Accession #: | 2672.2C |
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| Title: | Fireplace Tongs |
| Object Type: | Tongs, Fireplace |
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| Physical Description: | Fireplace tongs. The iron tongs are ornate with a scroll at the end of the handle. |
| Description: | By the late 19th century, many large homes featured a form of central heating; in the Campbells new 1898 home, a wood-fired boiler sent hot water through radiators under the floors of the main public spaces. Fireplaces throughout the house provided additional heat until 1916 when the family extended the radiator system throughout their large home. Each fireplace held andirons, and sometimes a hearth fender, chosen to match the room's design theme. This set of gothic-style fireplace tools for the large Library fireplace, complemented the room's andirons and numerous light fixtures. |
| Category: | Campbell Collection |
| Related Objects: |
2672.2 (Campbell Family, Accessory, Fireplace, Fireplace Tool Set, 1898)
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| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Household (Tools & Equipment)
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| Geographical Reference: | Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane) |
| Dimensions: |
Object H x W 45 3/4 x 16 1/2"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
Iron (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Purchased by Campbell House Committee, 1978 |
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