Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of a pair of carbon scissors. Features include black japanning, and extended bolt, and a leaf point type. Reproduced from Ben Halbauer on instagram (2022).
Scissors

An image of a pair of carbon scissors. Features include black japanning, and extended bolt, and a leaf point type. Reproduced from Ben Halbauer on instagram (2022).

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.24

Tags

1900s, carbon, extended bolt, japanning, leaf point, miniket janser

Description

Mid/late 20th century carbon scissors with black japanning, an extended bolt, and a leaf point type. Marked 'Miniket Janser' and '11'.

Use

Tailoring.

Cataloged By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Category

Scissors

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Halbauer, Ben (instagram)

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Janser

Date made

1950 - 1999

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Nail hole area, above bolt.

Transcription

Miniket Janser

Location

Nail hole area, at joint.

Transcription

11

Dimensions

Length

280 mm

Material

Carbon

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

January 9, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

January 23, 2025