Ice Harvesting

Ice Tongs Ice Tongs

Ice Tongs

Iron tongs were used to handle the large blocks of ice harvested from the Hudson River in winter. Similar tongs were used to handle logs of wood.

American or English
ca. 19th century-early 20th century

Ice saw Ice saw

Ice saw

The handle was designed to be worn with gloves. Ice was harvested from the Hudson River in winter and stored in ice houses, usually packed with sawdust, for use in the summer months.

American or English
ca. late 19th century-early 20th century

Ice Harvesting