Name/Title
Sears, Roebuck & Co. - 1928/29Entry/Object ID
2026.7.35Tags
1900s, america, catalogue, scissors, shearsDescription
Sears, Roebuck & Co. were a mail order supply company who expanded to have a range of stores across America. Their Autumn/Winter 1928/29 Catalogue illustrates a range of scissors (including the STA-SHARP brand) and shears, including:
Straight Trimmer Shears - sizes 6", 7", and 8"
Bent Trimmer Shears - sizes 7 1/2" and 8 1/2"
Embroidery Scissors - size 4", cut length 1 1/2"
Manicure Scissors - size 3 3/4" [?]
Nail Scissors- size 3 1/2"
Ladies' Scissors - size 6", cut length 2 1/4"
Barbers' Shears - size 7 1/2", cut length 3 3/4" [?]
German Flat Pattern or Oval Pattern Barbers' Shears - size 7 1/2", cut 3 1/2" [?]
Black Prince Barbers' Shears - size 7 1/2", cut 3"
Solid Forged Steel Barbers' Shears - sizes 7" and 7 1/2"
Nickel Plated Barbers' Shears - size 7 1/2", cut length 3 1/4"
Women's Handy Scissors - sizes 4", 5", and 6"
Embroidery Scissors - size 3 1/2"
Household Shears - size 7"
Button Hole Scissors - size 4 1/2"
Stork Embroidery Scissors - size 3 1/2"
Steel Laid Bent Trimmers - sizes 7", 8", and 9"
Steel Laid Straight Trimmers - sizes 6" to 9"
Dressing and Manicure Sets including scissors
Nail Scissors - size 3 1/2"
Cuticle Scissors - size 4"
Cuticle Scissors - size 3 1/4" [?]
Buckeye Pruning Scissors
California Pattern Pruning Shears
California Swiss Pattern Pruning Shears
Swiss Pattern Pruning Shears
Notched Blade Hedge Shears
Horse or Mule Shears, straight or curved blades
Sheep Shears, double or single bowPublication Details
Publication Type
CatalogueAuthor
Sears, Roebuck & Co.Date Published
1928Created By
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January 13, 2026Updated By
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January 13, 2026