Unknown American
Pair of Jamb Hooks

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Maker Unknown American

CultureAmerican

Titles

Pair of Jamb Hooks

Datec. 1790–1810

Probable placeBoston, Massachusetts, United States

Made inNew England, United States

MediumBrass

DimensionsOverall (Each): 3 3/4 × 3 × 4 1/8 in. (9.5 × 7.6 × 10.5 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Barbara Conway Bailey

Object numberB.2010.12.1,.2

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Bayou Bend Dining Room

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

METALWORK

DescriptionIn 18th-century colonial America and into the early 19th century, wood was the chosen heat source for households. Fireplace equipment was essential to Americans to handle the burning logs. Being a practical necessity, jamb hooks were fastened on each side of the fireplace so that the fire tools could be leaned against them while the bottom ends rested on the hearth away from the fierce heat from an open log fire.
ProvenanceBarbara Conway Bailey, Houston; given to MFAH, 2010.
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