Name/Title
Sears, Roebuck & Co. - 1897Entry/Object ID
2026.7.40Tags
1800s, america, catalogue, scissors, shearsDescription
Sears, Roebuck & Co. were a mail order company who expanded to having department stores. At the time of this catalogue (Spring 1897) they had one store in Chicago. This catalogue illustrates a range of scissors, shears, and snips, including:
Nail Scissors
Manicure Scissors
Button Hole Scissors
Pocket Scissors
Ladies' Scissors
Embroidery Scissors
Fancy Embroidery Scissors
Nickel Plated Scissors
Fancy Gilt Handle Scissors
Heinisch Straight Trimmers (left and right hand)
Heinisch Bent Trimmers
Heinisch Barbers' Shears (left and right hand)
Veterinary Tools - including Fetlock Shears, Rowelling Shears, Miles' Spaying Shears
Grass Shears
Pruning Shears
Hedge Shears
Watchmakers' Shears
Sterling Silver Mounted ScissorsPublication Details
Publication Type
CatalogueAuthor
Sears, Roebuck & Co.Date Published
1897Created By
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January 14, 2026Updated By
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January 14, 2026