Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of a pair of American, carbon, industrial scissors with japanned handles. The pivot type is bolt and washer, the pivot area is reinforced. The scissors are marked 'DISSTON' with possibly a model number after, and 'USA'.
Scissors

An image of a pair of American, carbon, industrial scissors with japanned handles. The pivot type is bolt and washer, the pivot area is reinforced. The scissors are marked 'DISSTON' with possibly a model number after, and 'USA'.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.22

Tags

america, bolt and washer, carbon, industrial, japanning, reinforced pivot, disston

Description

A pair of American, carbon, industrial scissors with japanned handles. The pivot type is bolt and washer, the pivot area is reinforced. They are marked 'DISSTON NO. [180?] USA'.

Cataloged By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Category

Industrial Scissors, Scissors

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Goss, G.J. (2012)

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Disston

Notes

Marked with Disston, but may have been made for them rather than by them.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Below pivot point

Transcription

DISSTON NO [180?] USA

Dimensions

Length

260 mm

Material

Carbon

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

January 22, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

January 22, 2025