Pastry scissors from Hofmann's Bakery, c. 1920-1970

Name/Title

Pastry scissors from Hofmann's Bakery, c. 1920-1970

Entry/Object ID

2024.47.17

Description

Acc. No. 24.47.17 Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda, Bakeries Date or Period: c. 1920-1970 Object: pastry scissors Description: steel scissors with an extra extension on one of the 'eyes'. No markings. Size: L 8" History of Object: Pastry scissors from Hofmann's Bakery, 918 Central Ave. The scissors were used for trimming the edges of sweet pastry dough which would have prune or apricot filling. Donor: Frederica Kapp Donation Date: 2022; Catalog Date: 5/22/2024