C. S. Osborne & Co. - Trimmers' and Upholsterers' Tools
Catalogue Page
An image of a page illustrating Straight and Bent Trimmers' Shears.
Name/Title
C. S. Osborne & Co. - Trimmers' and Upholsterers' ToolsEntry/Object ID
2026.7.58Tags
scissors, shears, upholstery, america, catalogue, 1900sDescription
C. S. Osborne & Co. are manufacturers based in New Jersey. Their Trimmers' and Uphosterers' Tools Catalogue (Number 11) is undated but is likely to be from the early twentieth century: the postal address given is for Newark, but the office and factory are listed as being in Harrison, New Jersey, and the company website gives 1906 as the date that they moved to Harrison. The catalogue illustrates three types of Upholsterers' Trimmers: Bent Trimmers' Shears - sizes 8" to 13", Left Handed made in 10", 11", and 12" sizes Straight Trimmers' Shears - sizes 8 1/2" to 13", Left Handed made in 8" and 10" sizes Bent Trimmers' Shears with Raised Blades - sizes 10", 11", and 12"Category
Scissors