Name/Title
Deane's Illustrated Family Almanack - 1857Entry/Object ID
2026.7.28Tags
1800s, scissors, catalogue, englandDescription
Deane, Dray & Co. were a Commercial House based in London who supplied a range of items. Their 1857 Almanack contains illustrations for a selection of goods that they supply, including Ladies' Cutting Out Scissors and Grape Scissors. Also listed but not illustrated are:
Ladies' very fine pointed Embroidery Scissors
Nail Scissors
Ladies' Button Hole Scissors
Scissors adapted for: Wax Flower Work; Pocket Books; Dressing Cases; Drapers; Lamp Trimming; Flower & Grape gathering, etc
Children's Scissors
Paper & Tailors' Scissors, from 7" - 12"
Pruning Scissors
American Tailors' Shears
Clipping and Tail Scissors
Ladies' Scissors in Cases made of Fancy Leather, ornamentally gilt (three or four pairs per case)Publication Details
Publication Type
AlmanackAuthor
Deane & Co.Date Published
1856Created By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCreate Date
January 8, 2026Updated By
studygroup@scissornet.orgUpdate Date
January 8, 2026