Sheep Shears

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Sheep Shears

Entry/Object ID

1972.040.475

Description

Pair of metal shears used for shearing sheep. Of unknown metal, the shears are squeezed together to a shut position to clip the fleece from the sheep's back. Made in England. According to the accession book "sheep shears, hand wrought. Belonged to James Menagh".

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Vallis, Mrs. (Kate Whiteside)

Notes

Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

shears, sheep shears

Class

Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Animal Husbandry T&E - Animal Care Equipment

Created By

vanThiel, Mischelle

Create Date

March 4, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 16, 2025