Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

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

An image of the scissors with the blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.259

Tags

stork, screw, st10, cs2, bodkin blade, bodkin, bird

Description

A modern pair of stork scissors. Pivot is a screw, shoulder is st10; cross section is cs2 and blade/point is bodkin. Pairing marks (crescent) on the unders.

Category

Scissors, Animals, etc, Embroidery Scissors

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Pairing Mark

Location

Under

Transcription

Crescent

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

6 mm

Length

100 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

24 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 62 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

July 8, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

July 8, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

October 6, 2025