Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Stork Scissors: An image of a pair of stork scissors with the blades closed.
Stork Scissors

An image of a pair of stork scissors with the blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.228

Tags

stork, cs2, bodkin blade, bodkin, bird, embroidery, germany

Description

A pair of stork scissors. Cross section is cs2 with a bodkin blade. Marked "MADE IN GERMANY" with a maker's mark on the under.

Category

Scissors, Embroidery Scissors, Animals, etc

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Place of Origin

Location

Under

Transcription

MADE IN GERMANY [around maker's mark, as yet unidentified]

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

5 mm

Length

92 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

27 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 57 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

June 30, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

June 30, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

July 10, 2025