Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of a pair of cloth scissors with japanned handles, a screw pivot type, and pointed point type. The blades are open.
Scissors

An image of a pair of cloth scissors with japanned handles, a screw pivot type, and pointed point type. The blades are open.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.77

Tags

1900s, america, connecticut, pointed, screw, cloth, barnard, japanning

Description

A pair of American cloth scissors with japanned handles, a screw pivot type, and pointed point type.

Cataloged By

[email protected]

Category

Scissors, Cloth Scissors

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

ebay

Notes

Images downloaded from eBay auction page (sunlightandshine) on 16th February 2022.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Barnard, Son & Company

Place

State/Province

Connecticut

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Around screw

Transcription

BARNARD SON & CO PATD DEC 1884

Notes

On 27th December 1864 Barnard, Son & Company were issued with Patent No. 45, 574 for a Wick Cutter. (source: Pankiewicz, 2013)

Dimensions

Length

220 mm

Dimension Notes

Blade Length 100mm

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

January 15, 2025