Shank type examples

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Joseph Rodgers 1896: Images of scissors taken from Joseph Rodgers & Sons 1896 trade catalogue. The images are almost identical to those reproduced in Himsworth's 'The Story of Cutlery' (1953).
Joseph Rodgers 1896

Images of scissors taken from Joseph Rodgers & Sons 1896 trade catalogue. The images are almost identical to those reproduced in Himsworth's 'The Story of Cutlery' (1953).

Name/Title

Shank type examples

Entry/Object ID

2025.6.27

Tags

shank, sheffield, scissors, history

Description

Some examples of Sheffield shank types as shown in Himsworth (1953) from selected trade catalogues and workshop books.

Category

Nomenclature, Design Elements

Created By

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Create Date

March 19, 2025

Updated By

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Update Date

May 18, 2026