Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of the scissors with their blades closed.
Scissors

An image of the scissors with their blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.301

Tags

bat shank, crescent, cs10, st3, bodkin blade, scissors

Description

A small pair of scissors with bat shanks, which are topped with two crescents which form a figure of 8 in the shank hollow when the scissors are closed. Shoulder transition is st3, cross section is cs10, and the point is bodkin. There are no maker's marks or pairing marks.

Category

Scissors

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

5 mm

Length

90 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

23 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 39 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

September 23, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

September 23, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

September 23, 2025