Barber Surgeon
Gravestone
An image of the gravestone of Thomas Jonson. The carvings of the scissors can be seen in the top right hand corner. Image via https://hekint.org/2021/03/09/the-memorial-of-thomas-johnson-eighteenth-century-barber-surgeon/
Name/Title
Barber SurgeonEntry/Object ID
2025.7.28Tags
scissors, barber surgeon, 1700sDescription
The gravestone of Thomas Jonson of Brancepeth, County Durham, UK. On the top panel of the stone is a series of carvings showing a set of surgical implements, including two pairs of scissors. The grave dates from 1799.Category
Scissors, Surgical