Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: (Holding image, awaiting object).
Scissors

(Holding image, awaiting object).

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.258

Tags

quaker, forcep tips, 1800s, screw, bodkin blade, cs2, medical

Description

A pair of medical scissors from the first half of the 19th century. Quaker shanks and a screw pivot. No shoulder transition, cross section is cs2, bodkin blade with forcep tips.

Category

Scissors, Surgical

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

9 mm

Length

109 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

48 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 65 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

July 8, 2025